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L vy >' •’ »*'• *■ S ■/ ■ ■» J' mm , j *>-. Page Eight 1 HE CLENTON CHRONICLE i Thursday^ January 7, 1954 Lester Bates Announces - For Governor V r s termined to minimize politics and ! tp inject sound business practices, into the management of oUr State Government. My aim and purpose \rill be to put more business in. Government and less Government ■ in business. Today our state taxes alone are Columbia, Jan. 4—Insurance ex ecutive* Lester L. Bates Monday an nounced his candidacy for Demo cratic nomination to the governor ship this year. , ■ The native of Berkley county, 48, ran for governor four years ago, »;nd came in second to the winning candidate, James F. Byrnes. He has beert‘"tK?Tive'”in public speaking work ever since. —1- Uates. the eighth of 15 children f T'nant farm parents, has been working since he was 12, and is self-educated. Ha got into insur ance work at the age of 19, formed his own firm here in 1936 ^ with i-2,500. Its 1952 premium income amounted to four million ‘'dollars, its annual report showed. "With the knowledge-that-I have of the people and - problems of South Carolina and with my back ground of .experience as farujer, approximately $100,000,000 a year. ' ‘ •«! higher than they were ten years ago. In proportion to their income,! the peopfe of only two states in the Union pay more State taxes than do the people of South Caro lina. The best guarded secret in South Carolina is the amount of taxes you pay and for what pur pose. Instead 6f piling taxes upon taxes, it is time that we direct our thoughts and efforts to providing sufne relief of "our over-burdened taxpayers, and as Governor,, 1 \i-i}l cio all ‘hat I reasonably can Iowan* that end. •South Carolina is experitneing an alarming increase in its crime rate. The safety and security of eur lives, homes and property are the first responsibilities of govern ment. We can render no greater service to ou-r people than to pro vide those charged with enforcing the law sufficient personnel, scien tific equipment and expert training. 1 Our concern during the past few years over the concentration of power in Washington at the ex pense of the states has caused us to! overlook the concentration of pow-J er in the State House. The greater i the measure of government at the local level, the greater are the chances for effective government and public contentment. One as-! pect of . decentralization of govern-1 men! which I consider of outstand ing importance is the necessity for providing a larger degree of home rule for' municipalities. For tooj long our local communities have! been fettered by an excessive i amount of * State regulatiqp. As j Governor, I pledge my best efforts to stop the trend toward gentrafo- zation, to accomplish more local home rule, and to encourage closer cooperation between our - cities^ counties and State. The people of ,ithe South at this time are anxiously aw’aiting the decision of the United States Su preme Court with regard .to segre gation in our public schools. As I publicly stated in Charleston last October 16, which statement was published in our South Carolina newspapers, I believe that our. ^tra ditional pattern of segregated schools must be continued for the best interests of both races. It is possible and hopeful that the Supreme Court Will reaffinn its previous position of separate but equal facilities for our school*. However, it is our inescapable duty to think ahead againyy the possibility .that the Court wilUrule ..other wiser tommon aimsjand desires, for cour age and straight tninking. In keeping witn my experienced conception of business practices, I 1. shall be on the job every day giv ing a full day’s work for the bene- 1 fit of South Carolina. The prob lems of South Carolina are such a magnitude as to demand the fullest I devotion of its Chief Executive. ■ God helping me, I shall devote my entire time and efforts exclusively, to making the best possible Gov ernor for four full years. As Governor, I will strive to cre- at as much harmony as possible be tween our different governmental units and the varying groups which make up the citizenry of South Carolina. I will, go into office with THE HIGH CHAIR ! lower opposite rungs of the chair,. To prevent baby from overturn-1 'floor 6 Centtr and 3ne ing the high chair, make a bag ofj any heavy material, place a flat; . iron, or similar heavy article in it;i ' VE 1)0 KINDS OF PRINTING and suspend it by strings to the* CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Accordingly v in ‘trtf event a Court ruling should order a change in our present educational system, I pro pose that a special commission, widely representative of our ablest citizens, be established to make studies and recommendations prior to any legislative a. . on. This is not a problem that can be solved In haste or by* emotion It is a problem to which the ex tremists on neither side can con tribute anything substantial. Its solution calls for wisdom and not demagoguery, for understanding of out any personal antagonisms to ward any particular gibup8"*or eco nomic segments of our population. I will be governor of all the peo ple and wiU practice, exacting fair ness in dealing with varying inter ests and will be strictly guided.in my actions and decisions by consjid- ‘tration of the overall public good. UDC MEETS TONIGHT The* January meeting of Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be held this evening (Thursday) at 7:30-at the home of Mrs. W. W. Harris. “DIE FOR ALL YOU ARE WORTH’ Hugh L. Eichelberger NEW YORK LIFE MAN 32 Years Experience PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE INFORMATION * FURNISHED FREE r • • Member The National Association of Life Underwriter- afu/ fPrr 'icbbtiUcnb Ferocious in his paint, feathers, and horns, weird in his ceremonial dance, the medicine man pnee played on the , superstitions and fears of his victims in order to sell his snake oil, resurrection brew, and all-healing ointment. He more often killed than cured. Such pagan quackery has' yielded to science. Research has come to the aid of medical .practice, and today diagnosis and treatment of disease are on a sound scientific basis. To bfnefit by the progress which the years havt; wrought, see your physician when ill. Place yourself in his care. We supplement his service by filling your prescriptions promptly. Write Yonr Congressman “NO” on Socialized Medicine McGee’s Drug Store Phonp No. 1 Lester Bates labortr, businessman and public official, I believe that I an; equip ped to discharge the duties of the governor’s office and to render service to the people of the state," Bates said in a prepared press an- -' nouncement of his candidacy. Bates has, been active in state and local Baptist church work, has been a member of city council here, and. has served as state chairma^^. for numerous drives, such as those of the American Cancer Society, the State Heart Association’ and the Crusade forTreedcm. He is a trustee of North Greeri- . ville Junior Collbge, and chairman f tHe executiev committee of -the State Baptist Brotherhood, as well ‘ii mediate past—vice-president — worth more" car declares a dhiMend of the State Baptist convention. Bates said he is offering "as an experienced business man who is determined to minimize politics and inject sound business practices nto the management of our state' government. , ‘ My aim and purpose will be to put more business in .governmenF and less government in business," he said. In his announcement Bates prom ised “relief to our over-burdened taxpayers;’’ to do something about! an ala increase in (tHe state’s) crime rate;’’ more “home rule for municipalities,” efforts'to continue "our traditional pattern of segregated schools . . . ; and to promote harmony . . . betweeh our different governmental units.” Bates is married to the former Julia Burke of Charleston. They have two children, Lester Bates, Jr., a law student at the Univer-- sity of South Carolina, and aj daughter, Julie, an employee of the Columbia hospital. Text of Announcement The text of Mr. Bates’ announce- 1 ment follows: During the past few years I have been honored with many . ,invita tions to visit various groups and organizations, which have carried me to every section of South Caro lina. I have made many friends 3 dUtinctfvo linos — 14 brUMont body stylo* You’ll find that each new feature in the‘54 Ford is an extra dividend, in driving enjoyment... estab lishes Ford, even more in *54, as the “Worth More” car. You get a special dividend to styling with Ford's distinctive hew appearance. Yon get sparkling, new interiors, too, that are a dividend in themselves. And each of the new Fords gives you special divi dends in ride and performance . ’.. with new Ball- Joint Front Suspension, the greatest advance in chassis design in 20 years . . . with your choice of Ford's new low-friction Y-block V-8 or I-block Six, the most modern engines in any car today! With 28 brilliant new models to choose from, you'll find the exact car to suit your tastes and requirements. Come in ... See and Test Drive the *54 Ford. and have discussed the aiffalrs 'of; RIDE uiviDEND the state with thousands of citi zens. I have found the people of South Carolina keenly conscious and proud of the state’s great progress in recent years but at the same time intelligently concerned with the grave problems before us. With the knowledge that I have of the people and problems of South Carolina, and with my back ground of experience as farmer, la borer, businessman, and {Sublic of ficial, I belike that I am equipped to discharge the duties of the Gov ernor’s office and to render service to the people of the state. I therefore wish to announce that I will be a candidate^ for Governor of South Carolina in the Demo cratic primary this summer. In making this announcement, I am mindful of the great honor and responsibilities which go with .the office. The people of South Caro- lian have been good to me and my family, and I am deeply grateful for such measure of success as has come to me. I would like to offer all that I have of time and talent for the well-being of the people of South Carolina. As Governor, I will meet the challenge Of the of fice with a purpose dedicated to the continued progress of our state. During the course of the cam paign, I will deal with the many issues confronting us and will pre sent a positive program for the state’s operation. Basically, 1 am Offering my candidacy as an ex perienced businessman who is d«- TMs fwoUtmury mm am n MdMiw is Far* hi its *4 MOwa Up IRu srhMltravtl far a not. K NSipS Rb COlWiSHROy C3Sy • Movapwat of whaau is aa hall Joists, wbathaf ia ap aad feM nagsa ar hM motioft riffct or loft. The new 130-ti.p. 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