Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PAOC POUR THI CAMDIN CHROWtCLl, CAttpll. lOOTH OAROUIIR, PRiPAY, APRIL tC im CommuiUcation . Write* On 8*8r*0atlon Editor Tbe Cbronlcle; Your editorial of March 6, advo- eating a new political party “dedi cated to state’s rights, segregation of races, and the preservation of principles which hare made thle great coShtry what it ia today" calls for comment both by Christ ians and by trne Americana. The great glory ^of America is that any man; of whatever race or color, has an opportunity here to make good and to enjoy the full rights of cit izenship. The basic principles for Caskil -j wh« POJ W- % .,1 ^ ■ i': t ■ it li |i 'I' i li: W ! Floor Finishing •Let Me Finish Yoiir New Floors! •Let Me Make Your Old Floors Like New! Smding — Varnishing — Waxing — New Machinery ■ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED e — WRITE OR CALL Charles D. Blackmon Kershaw, S. C. Phone 190-2 ROOFING INSULATION 0 * REROOFING » The oldest firm in South Carolina. No job too large or small. Call us for free estimate. All work guaranteed. Cash or small monthly payments. FEDERAL ROOFING CO. _ SUMTER. S. C. Box.411 • . Phone 98 commnnity living are the Ck>lden Rule and justice, or, in common parlance, kindliness and fair-play. We all believe in state’s rights, but we deny the right of any man. or community, to do wrong by inter fering with the rights of others. It is plain jo most of us that to con demn a race as a race to an in ferior position involves great wrong to many individuals, and is as un-American as it is un-Christ- Ian. “White supremacy” is only Hit ler’s “Dominant race" theory undis guised. Again, to manipalate the ballot, either by law or by intimi dation, so as practically to keep tha colored race from having any- representation in state legislatures is subversive of the principle fpr which we fought the Revolution to attain our own freedom: “no taxa tion without representation.” Or again, to have one type of so-called “justice” for the colored race and quite a different type of “justice" for the white race is neither Christ ian nor American In the islands of Bermuda, only a few hundred miles to the east of Camden, the race question exists, but it Is dealt with much more effectively. There the colored race have one and the same strict Jus tice as the white race. A crime la a crime and a punishment is a pun ishment, alike for both races. Mem bers of both races have the fran chise on the same footing, and the colored race has its own “represen tatives in Parliament" and, there fore, full opportunity to present their point of view and. If neces sary, to protect their rights. 'Most important of all, the two races worship together In their churches, for God’s House Is the home of His children.of every race and color. I am convinced that as a result both races in Bermuda are many times happier than they are here, for only God’s way can bring con tentment, prosperity, peace in the long run. I realize the difficulties growing out of our American race antago nisms. But we must remember that intertacial hatred Is a world prob lem that has existed in many places In recent centuries. These antago nisms cannot be eradicated in a day, or, removed by law alone. In our own country ^ere are many thousands of good Christian men and women—in the North, in the South, in the West—who are work ing hard to overcome them. But if these antagonisms are to^be really removed, a way must be found in each state to get rid of demeaning segregation, to develop fair prac tices in Industry, to give even-hand ed Justice to both races, and to al- ¥ I THE DRUG STORES OF CAMDEN JOIN IN SAYING A HEARTY WELCOME TO LI. duPont de Nemours & Co. If there is any way we can be (rf service to you we shall be happy for the opportunity. FRANK’S DRUG STORE } ZEMP’S DRUG STORE CITY DRUG COMPANY • i DeKALB PHARMACY low to every man fnll rights of citisenehip with impartially admin istered qualifications for the fran chise. White and colored, we most discard old prejudices and unhappy memories, foster a spirt of under standing and cooperation, and strive unitedly to live, not pressing back into the smouldering tragedies of the past, but forward into the boundless possibilities of the fu ture. We, as fellow Christians and fellow Americans', should do this because- such community living must surely be God’s will and, therefore, the best and happiest for all. . Ij know how deeply you 'good Southerners resent anyone from my pan of our great country seem ing to offer any advice on problems you consider your own. But, as I have said, this problem in varying degrees is nationwide. Our racial troubles in New York, Detroit and elsewhere are not only terribly wrong hut also most difficult It nuy well be that onr faUiires aad Dur sins in this matter In the North are greater than yours. In ay case, I plead* the importance of writ ing on this subject for two reasons: First, the danger of world Inter racial strife breaklfig out Into a World War III that might destroy for centuries our boasted “Christ ian” civilization, and, secondly, the obligation resting on all of us to make any and every sacrifice to spare our children and our chil dren's children the unutterable hor ror and misery of such a wbrld dis aster. We must speak; we must act; and without delay. The race problem in our whole nation—^re garding Jews, Negroes, Japanese and others—demands our united ef fort to find solutions that shall be at once political, economic and Christian In the world’s darkest moment, facing it may be immediate atomic war, we must not remain silent, hut most nmtOrm sad sxprsas those groat Meals <0. tn» Anmricaaiam. which promises eqsality oC oppor^ tunity to aU of her eitisens. Kindliness and fair-^ay; the G9lden Rule and Jnsticei Christian ity and true Americanism—these, and these alone, give the answer to our fears and onr perplexities, and the promise, under God’s guid ance. of final victory. JOHN KNOX nSBITS. FINAL DISCI^GE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on May S, 1948, Ida Mae Holley win make to the Probate Court of Kerkhaw County her final return gs Execn- trix of the estate of Charles Wil son Holley, deceased, and on the same date she will apply to the said Oourt tok a final discharge as said Executrix. 4-7e N. C. ARNETT, Judge of Probate. S. Cn April 6. IMS dTATlQIi The State of Soaia , iByN. C. Arnett. Whereas. Mary Those are, thez^ and admonish all Itodr^ Md CreduJL* Lois y. McGodn/7' they be and appsM the Court of ProkLr at Camden, S. r after publication o’clock in the fa oausej if any they'', said Administration granted. Given under nnr hMxl day of April Anno I^Si N. CL_ JMpmi A WELCOME • • and A CHALLENGE * 1 It is with extreme satisfaction that we know of the decision of the E. 1. duPont de Nemours Company to locate one of their ever expanding facilities in our L midst. ■ _ We heartily welcome the duPonts and their as- • ^ sociates to Camden and know that this is one decision that will never be regrretted. » « . This move by this great Corporation presents Camden with a golden opportunity and a challenge-? an opportunity and a challenge to grow with this new member of the community by providing the necessary civic and municipal advantages required by an ex panding population. ^ * It is our sincerest hope that the officials and the rank and file of the workers with, and for, duPont come to know and' Love Camden as do we who have long made our home here. s T o R C Hoom of Nakioiiollj Adwortigod Mordutadito r > f