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THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1948 un 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. 0. F. Armfield Editor and Publisher * PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the Postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In S. C., ?1.50 per year in advance outside S. C., $2.00 per year in advance. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS BY SPECTATOR The resolution introduced by Governor Thurmond in the Con ference of Southern Governors was a clear statement, an ex cellent exposition of the policy and efforts of the South. One idea may be emphasized: the South should declare that it will vote independently in the Electoral College; that it will not support Mr. Truman; that it wil not support any man who plans to meddle with police concerns of the States. And that is is no childish protest on our part which can be smeared off by choosing some Southern man to run as Vice President. Democrats in office need not fear the loss of prestige or power. There have been Sena tors of great influence and pow er who did not bow the knee to either party. They voted in dependently and became a sort of balance of power in the Senate. Virtually every one says that the South will not bolt. They forge that Virginia, North Car olina, Florida, Georgia, and others bolted the Democratic ticket in 1928. South Carolina did not, but the Old Palmetto State is more aroused today than in 1928. The issue in 1928 was the record and reli gion of A1 Smith, Democratic candidate for President; but the issue today is something which comes home directly to every son, grandson, and great grandson of the Confederacy: and all those who believe in the police power of States. Even if a man did not agree with us, as a basic political practice, he would have to ad mit that the Federal Govern ment is too cumbersome, too remote, too inefficient, to deal with local police functions. The less we have to do with Washington the better govern ment we have. The South Carolina Democra cy is speaking in trumpet blasts. State Chairman W. P. Baskin told the press in Wash ington that the opposition to Mr. Truman is united in this State. Down in Jasper County, those stalwart sons of Demo cracy have called a County Convention to consider a break with the National Party. Und er the leadership of County Chairman Klugh Purdy, Jasper is a body of Democrats determ ined to stand for the right of the State to govern itself. I should like to pay a tribute to Klugh Purdy. If I were looking for a man who is a real Democrat; one who loves the Party of his father; a man who is a South Carolinian to the very marrow; an American with a pure, blazing love of Country—that would be Klugh Purdy of Ridgeland, Jasper County. Mr. Purdy has the courage of old John Hampden, who defied the King; he has the zeal of a Crusader; and the unselfishness of high purpose. Mr. Purdy nas inspired other men by his lofty example and is associated with many choice spirits of great patriotic fervor. The young men, the former soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen are making themselves factors of usefulness in our pub lic life. I have not the pleasure of knowing Mr. N. .W. Cabell, but he has performed a notable service in organizing the senti ment of Legislators against the hypocritical program of Mr. Tru man. The young men of war serv ice have had a recent experience which enables them to tear away pretense and sham and go to the heart of citizenship. One may take fresh hope in the future of real Americanism from the earnest purpose of for mer servicemen to cut loose from political buncombe. The Governors who are going to Washington, according to newspaper reports, will call on the Chairman of the Demo cratic National Executive Com mittee. That appears to make this a matter within the Party, but it is bound to be ineffective. The next Democratic National Convention will make the plat form of the Party. Even that is of no importance, for Mr. Roose velt’s platform abused the Re publicans for gross extravag ance and called on the Country to rally to the Democrats for sound government and economy. Well, it may be necessary to tell you about that as a fact of history; it wasn’t a fact in practice. The candidate usual ly forgets the platform during the campaign, except as a vote- getter; and if elected, he does as he pleases. The one man to see and talk to is Mr. Truman. And the South should speak in deep, full tones — clearly, plainly, frankly, vigorously, and to the point. The time for vague or diplomatic language has passed; now is the time for blunt speech. Mr. Truman has spok en ; we all know where he stands; we know that he and his advisers think that all this will blow over. So mild, po lite words will not avail. Nor should the South restrict its expression to words: definite, precise plans should be made. Some are speaking against a break, but they are like the voices which urged the Revolu tionary patriots to hold fast to the King; and not listen to the wild, irresponsible rebels. From ancient times men have petitioned for redress of griev ances, but the petitions were successful when they spoke the invincible purpose of an arous ed people. Timid apologists didn’t make any impression. The Virginians have a plan to honor the living great men and women who hail from Vir ginia. Such plans are danger ous. What makes a man “great”? Or what quality of a man; or what service can be ac counted “great”? The Virginians acclaim Ad miral Richard E. Byrd as great. But is he as great a man as his brother? Admiral Byrd made polar explorations and discover ies, but is greatness found in that career? The Senator, as Governor, reorganized the gov ernment of Virginia. Virginia finds that she has so much greatness under ground that she is seeking greatness among the living. South Carolina has much in common with Virginia. Carolina soil holds hundreds of illust rious men and women. Time made some celebrities and con spicuous service is associated with others. Who are the great of South Carolina today? It would not do to submit that question to the General Assembly because it would choose all from its Onl y NEW CHEVROLET ADVANCE-DESIGN TRUCKS FOR '48 Have all these new and finer features Here is Advance-Design that provides the cab that “breathes,”* Uniweld all-steel cab construction, fully adjustable seat, all-round visibility with rear-corner windows,* extra-durable frames, specially designed brakes, and many other features. CHEVROLET and ONLY Chevrolet IS FIRST! 7 CHEVROLET U *Freth air hoofing and ventilating system and rear corn*'- windows optional at extra cost. DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY 1517 Main St. Newberry, S. C. own membership, telling us that those were the greatest known to it. And that may be true. But, seriously, what quality of mind or spirit, what service, can be the criterion of true renown? Of course “re nown” is not necessarily “great ness”. Ability to amass a fortune is not greatness. I should think we may have sev eral great men. Men regard Dr. James H. Carlisle and Dr. James C. Furman as men of both the highest quality and of the highest service because they inspired men to a life of accomplishment and to a life of consecration. Among the living? We have a few, men who have quietly lifted thousands to better liv ing and to the more “abundant life”. The roar of guns did not pro duce notable celebrities in this war; but many a man died in unrecognized, unsung great ness. Who knows? Who knows the quality of the toiling men and women all about us—all un heralded—no blare of trumpets, no roll of drums, no gay par ade? Much of the world’s bur den is carried by obscure men and women, all doing their part, all enduring the anxieties and pains and privations which make a rounded life. Recently the nation observed the birthday of Abraham Lin coln; the 22nd will be the birthday of George Washing ton. While we of the South think of George Washington and Robert E. Lee as the nob lest men of America, our friends of the North regard Washington and Lincoln as the Nation’s greatest men. Strangely en ough they stood at the two ex tremes of society. Washington was of noble birth, so far as we may claim good family; Lin coln was the humblest of the humble. Washington led the nation in its war for independ ence, and was the very founda tion of the people’s faith. He led in the formation of the great nation, through the pre paration and adoption of the Constitution. He led the young nation in peace as the first President. On the character, sound common sense of Wash ington were resolved many of the problems of the young re public. Then he set an ex ample of dignified retirement and good citizenship. Though a wealthy man, Washington was a worker. He rode horse back hundreds of miles explor ing the territories West of Vir ginia, to get information at first hand. There was some thing majestic about Washing ton, the man above foibles and pettiness. In comparison with the Fath er of his country, Lincoln is really a small figure, though a likeable man of warm impulses and generous considerations for the opposition. His great serv ice was to be what he was—a patient man, without rancor. But he can’t be classed with Washington, the noblest figure ever to lead a nation. 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AUDITOR’S TAX NOTICE Returns of personal property, new buildings, transfer of real estate, poll and' road tax, are to be made at the County Audi tor’s office beginning: JANUARY 1st, 1948 through FEBRUARY 29th. 1948 All able-bodied male citizens between the ages of twenty-one and sixty are liable to $1.00 poll tax; all persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty outside of incorporated towns are liable to pay commutation tax of $1.00. All dogs are to be assessed at $1.00 each. All returns are to be made by School Districts. Your failure to make return calls for penalty as prescribed by law. PINCKNEY N. ABRAMS. County Auditor. A. I. PROGRAM TO BE DISCUSSED HERE All dairy cattle owners in Newberry county are urged to attend a meeting to be held at the county courthouse at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow, February 28, to discuss the organization of a county-wide artificial insemina tion program. It will be necessary for own ers of dairy cattle, either grade or purebred, to pledge the breeding of six hundred cows artificially if the program is to be established in this county, according to a statement made by County Agent P. B. Ezell. He further stated that it would be necessary to set up a coop erative breeding association af ter which a laboratory would be equipped and a technician em ployed to carry on this work. Specialists from Clemson Col lege will be present to show a series of slides covering this work now in progress in Ander son, Greenville, Spartanburg, York and Chester counties. Orangeburg county organized a similar association on Monday, February 16. The county agent urges the attendance ""of all dairy cattle owners in the county at this meeting. Notice of Delinquent Tax Sales To All Whom These Presents May Concern: In compliance with the law, the Treasurer of Newberry County has issued in the name of the "State, tax executions against defaulting taxpayers of Newberry County to the Tax Collector thereof. By virtue of the said tax executions, the Tax Collector of Newberry County is directed and com manded to seize and take pos session of so much of the de faulting taxpayer’s estate, real or personal, or both, to raise a sum of money sufficient to cov er delinquent taxes of taxpay ers hereinafter listed plus the charges thereon, and he will, after advertisement, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the same property before the Court House Door of the aforesaid County on a regular salesday in March (same being March 1st, 1948) within the usual hours of public sales. After completing these sales, the Tax Collector will give to the purchaser (upon his com plying with the terms of sale) a receipt for the purchase mon ey, but not to make title to the purchaser until after the lapse of twelve months from the day of sale. All properties levied upon and solid at this sale will be sold as the property assessed to and levied upon in the name of per sons hereinafter listed. 71 acres in School District No. 5, County and State afore said, assessed in the name of Mrs. J. B. Baker. 100 acres, 2 buildings in School Dstrict No. 29, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of George B. Caldwell. 1 lot in School District No. 35, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of Queen White, Estate. 42 acres, 1 building in School District No. 45, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of Willie A. and Earl To- land. 2 lots, 1 building in School District No. 52, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of Randolph and Rachel Thompson. - 89 acres in School District No. 59, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of John Henry Wicker. T. L. HILL, Delinquent Tax Collector. F13-20-27-C NOTICE • I will apply to the South Carolina Tax Commission for license to operate a li quor store at 1506 Main Street in the Town of Newberry, South Carolina, under the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 1945. RYAN HILL. Loans! ON REAL ESTATE AUTOMOBILES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NEWBERRY INSURANCE AND REALTY 00. NED PURCELL, Managar TELEPHONE 197 Exchange Bank Bnildlng NEWBERRY MEN SERVE Lt. James A. Underwood, Jr., is serving aboard the destroyer USS Vesole, which has returned to the United State after a six- month cruise in European wat ers as part of the Northern European Task Force. Lt. Underwood’s wife resides in Newberry at 2702 Clyde ave- Norvis Berry, seaman first class, U. S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Berry of 78 Glenn street, is serving aboard the fleet tanker USS Mispillion of Task Force 38, which is mak ing a goodwill tour of Australia and the Orient. Harry H. Griffin, hospital ap prentice first class, is assigned to the refrigerated cargo ship USS Aldeberan which is parti cipating in the Fleet tactical exercises in the Caribbean area. This ship, which keeps the Navy’s ships and overseas bases supplied with fresh fruits and vegetables, has made cruises to England, Germany, French Mor occo, Italy and the Caribbean since 1946. Mr. Griffin is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Oral Thomas Griffin of route one, Pomaria. 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