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THE NEWBERRY gUN FRIDAY, MAY 21, 19- 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. 0. F. Arm field 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 South Carolina Democ racy met in County Convention this week. A prophet might be tempted to say that this is the last year of the South Caro lina Democracy, as we know it, and as we inherited it. But one might prophesy again by saying that the genius of Sou thern leadership will meet the new issues as surely as did the stalwart men of earlier times. It is quite inconceivable that any racial question can be set tled by statutes; fooli sh men may think so, but they have read little, and pondered less, the experience of man through the ages. Just recall the feud between the English and the Irish—all white people, all equal in background and capa city. Or let us keep in mind that clash in the Holy Land. There two races of vast cul tural heritage meet in deep- seated racial antipathy. One need not consider India; it is enough to study races of recog nized ethnical equality and his torical position. The great problems of life march slowly to solution; sel dom are issues resolved by force alone. The accounts of the County Conventions of White people, meeting as the South Carolina Democracy, were much alike. The unfortunate matter in Dil lon grew out of a practice common in the Democratic clubs for years. A mere handful of club members usually at tended the club meetings, usu ally a smaller number than the number of delegates from the club to the County Con vention. Some one moves that all present be delegates. That was done in a Dillon Club, and it included some colored people who were present. Chairman William P. Baskin of the State Executive Committee of the Democratic Party ruled that these Colored men could not be delegates to the Convention because they were not members of the Club. The Dillon County Convention proceeded accord ing to that decision and de clared the Colored petitioners ineligible to membership in the County Convention. Undoubt edly, Mr. Baskin was right, nor is it a question of color. Until a person is enrolled as a member of a Democratic club he is not a Democrat, nor is he eligible to sit in or repre sent that club. The books of * enrollment are open some time after the state convention: the state conven tion will meet May 19th. Until the new rolls are made the only Democrats, recognized officially, are those who were enrolled two years ago. That is true, regardless of Color. No man or woman was permitted to vote in 1946 unless that person enrolled in 1946. The fact of having voted in the Primary of 1944 or 1940 conferred no right to vote in 1946. Nor were men eligible to represent Demo cratic clubs who had not been enrolled in the clubs. It is even stricter than that, in order to prevent fraud. A man en rolled in Eastover in 1946 would not be entitled to serve as a delegate from Columbia in 1948. Except for such control one might vote in a dozen pre cincts. in this day of fast cars, not to mention faster men. Of course it is horrendous, even scandalous, to imagine that any Richland Democrat would so grievously transgress. The Counties of the State seemed to be agreed in oppos ing Mr. Truman and his poli tically-inspired, vote seeking Civil Rights program. It might be mentioned that there is an ancient maxim which teaches that no man can claim as a right that which tramples on the rights of another. That did not seem worth remembering by Mr. Truman when he sug gested that one group is so richly entitled — so politically entitled—to jobs as to deny the basic rights of others, since Abraham hired and fired his help, as might best promote his interest. Nor did the Messiah suggest that the Jews employ the Samaritans, though he taught how human compassion may transcend the most pro found racial antipathy. Com passion—yes; but He spoke to NOW AT HALF PRICE! 'ft fpius TAX ' Lovely women depend on this famous cosmetic deodorant to guard their charm, their clothes. You will, too. Gentle to the skin and to the finest fabrics. Leaves a haunting fragrance. Stays creamy longer. Hurry to get your jar. This sale happens only once a year! Carpenter’s the heart of men and made no effort to regulate the relations of the many Tribes and Nation alities living in Palestine. One need not drag the World’s Re deemer into politics; He rose above all such petty and tem poral striving; but He did re cognize the- existing status by admonishing “Render unto Cae sar the things that are Cae- sar’s.” In one of the Counties a minister expressed his opposi tion to the trend in the Demo cratic Party in the South and suggested that “When we get things on a Christian basis we will work out our problems.” Continuing, the minister said “It is up to us to take a stand for right and justice.” Certain ly that is correct, as a general statement. As Americans, as Southerners, as Carolinians, and certainly as religious people, we should advocate “right and justice.” Just what would be right and justice in politics may involve something more than a general statement. I do not mean to be flippant, nor yet to over-simplify a grave question, but it may be said that the average fond and dot ing parent of today would re sent the suggestion that he de nied anything to his child with in the reach of the father; but one would not permit a child to have free access to the china closet, or the exqui site works of art, kept care fully from rough and unprac tised hands. Have we not something in our structure of liberty and government deserv ing of our nurture and most solicitous regard? If you look at Italy under Mussolini, and Germany under Hitler, Russia under Lenin, doesn’t your pa triotism bum within you and make you resolve to promote, defend and protect all that which is America;—that which cost our people so much, but which cost the Colored people nothing? It is probable that we are too generous to White people, rather than unfair to Colored people. That every person should vote because his skin is White puts our heritage on too cheap a basis. But how correct it? As in the case of the Minister, I may become too general. How determine a man’s fitness to be a voter? By educational tests? That is an idea that has much against it. as well as much for it. One need not point out that the Germans have nearly wreck ed the world twice—those peo ple who had the best, most thorough technical preparation in the arts and sciences. One might well remember that hun dreds of thousands of our best people have had only elemen tary preparation in school. A diploma does not guarantee first class citizenship, nor does the absence of a diploma con demn a man to ignorance. If America has already suffered from any one thing in recent years it is the readiness to ac cept smooth speech and a cocksure manner as proof of sound training. The most nec essary qualification for a vo ter should be sound character, active patriotism. More school training can be as sharp a tool for bad as for good. If I had to deal specifically with this problem I might hesitate so long as to make me appear like old Fabius Maximus, whom the Romans nicknamed Cunc- tator, meaning The Delayer. One practical thing, or a series of suggestions, might be: to disqualify all those men and women who fail to vote without just cause; to disqualify for ever all those who offer bribes or inducements for voters, as well as those who accept them; to forbid the hauling of voters to the polls and the placing of money in the hands of campaign workers for political purposes; a secret ballot, really private and secret. But whatever may be done, the character of the citizen will determine the kind of government. In reading the resolutions of some of the counties one is attracted by endorsements of Governor Thurmond for Na tional office and of State Chair man William P. Baskin for re- election as State Chairman. Governor Thurmond is well known; Mr. Baskin is a man of even mind, thoughtful, stu dious and fair. He has served well and is a safe leader. The Newberry resolutions reflect the sage counsel of Judge Blease and cover the issues; so I read them: “(1) That we shall stand u- nited, both in conventions, in party primary elections and in the general elections, for the control of the government of this state and all its subdivi sions by the white people of our state. (2) That we insist upon the segregation of the white and negro races .... (3) That we resist any de mand that whites - and negroes be admitted to the same public schools and other educational institutions of our state, that we oppose the control by or in terference of the federal gov ernment of any of our schools and institutions of learning, and that we favor the establishment of regional graduate schools for negroes. (4) That we are strongly op posed to any interference by the authorities of any other state or by those of the federal government, with our elections to public offices and qualifica tions and requirements for vo ting therein. (5) That we go on record as to being absolutely opposed to the bills federal congress of what is termed the anti-lynch, the anti-poll tax law, and the federal employme-nt practice commission legislation as being unwarranted -invasions of the principle of states’ rights. . (6) That we stand four square for the principles of states’ ment. (7) That we favor the con tinuance of the Democratic pri- mlary system for the nomination of candidates for public office. (8) That all voters admitted to the Democratic primary shall solemnly pledge themselves to stand for. advocate and support the policies hereinbefore set forth and that no voter who is opposed to these policies or any of them, shall be allowed to participate in the primaries, conventions and other affairs of the party.” Mr. Baskin, speaking in Bish- opville, to the Lee County Dem ocratic convention, predicted that South Carolina would vote against Mr. Truman eve n pre ferring a republican if a real Statesman, and holding views favorable to the South. Next Monday, the 10th, many will attend the Southern Dem ocratic rally in Jackson, Miss issippi; on May 19th, the South Carolina State Conven tion of the Democratic Party will be held. HARE ASKED TO ENTER HOUSE RACE Friends of James Hare of Saluda, younger son of ex- congressman Butler B. Hare, have announced that they will actively seek his election to the U. S. Congress, according to a story in the May 14 is sue of the Saluda County Sen- tinel. The story follows: “The Sentinel was contacted Thursday morning by friends of James Hare who said that they would actively seek the elec tion of Hare to Congress from this district if he would con sent to run for the office. “They want Hare to offer for the seat being vacated by W. J. B. Dom, who is running for the senate. “Young Hare, a Saluda attor ney, is the son of former Con gressman Butler B. Hare who ably served the district for fif teen years. He is a naval veteran of World War II with lengthy overseas service. Since his return from service he has practiced law here, been ac tive in civic affairs, and is now serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Uni versity of South Carolina. “Two candidates have al ready announced for the office. They are Buck Gamble and John Taylor, both of Anderson.” Young Hare, who was in the Sun office last week, had no statement to make as to his I have purchased full interest of the CARTER & BLALOCK Gift Shop. This concern, in the future, will be known as CARTER’S Flowers & Gifts W. C. “Bill” Carter 1109 Caldwell Street Phone 719 FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES F. BYRNES »* *«»" here a* K. de- livered his address at the unveiling of a monument to World War II dead ol Rivers’ Bridge in Bamberg County, the site ot a huge bottle during the War Be tween the States. At this annual observance, tour counties—Allendale Bamberg, Colleton and Hampton—raised funds to construct the monument. Radio Station WIS was on hand to transcribe the speech for rebroadeast during an evening period on the some dote (May 7). WIS Form Director Clair Shadwell olso ap- possible candidacy. He is a graduate of Newberry College and of the University of South Carolina Laiw School. He was an officer in the U. S. Navy during World War H. NATIONAL RECOGNITION COUNTY JERSEY BREEDER Triumph You’ll Do Rose 1505395, a registered Jersey cow owned by C. T. Smith, Kin- ards, has completed a produc tion record oi 7824 pounds of milk and 492 pounds of but- terfat which has qualified her for tiie Silver Medal award of The American Jersey Cattle Club. The record of You’ll Do Rose was made on 305 day test at the age of 3 years. All her tests were verified by both the Clemson Agricultural Col lege and The American Jersey Cattle Club. In compiling this record she produced more than two times as much butterfat as the aver age dairy cow in the United States. CARD OF THANKS The family of Mrs. Lucinda E. Maw wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the many beautiful expressions of sym pathy offered during their re cent bereavemnt. Itp Expert Paper Hanging •.. We now have an expert pa per hanger who can do the fi nest of work, do it neatly and to suit you in every respect. We will do one room for you or a whole house. Paper your home with color ful wall paper today. The cost is less than you think. C. C. FOY Phone 8-J 709 Caldwell A handsome rugged VIK1NGI l4ta4t4|ielcL NORSE Handsome? A streamlined moc-front. Modern design in luxurious ruddy veal. Mansfield craftsmanship throughout. You bet, it’s handsome. Rugged? Yes, sir! A thick lively natural crepe sole to give you extra miles of walking comfort. BERGEN Clothing Company ON THE SQUARE PHONE 509-M 4H Clubs Enjoy Rally Day 1 One hundred and seventeen 4-H boys and girls and their parents enjoyed the 4-H Coun cil and Rally Day program on Saturday afternoon. May 15 at the Court House. The meeting was called to order by the president,, John Earle Smith, Jr. Devotionals were conducted by Katherine Hawkins. Drucie Connelly, secretary, called the roll by clubs. The 4-H Emblem was pre sented by a group from O’Neall club as follows: Dorothy Jean Wertz. Jewel Connelly, Miriam Derrick. Wayne Counts and Mary Esther Koon. A group fom Pomaria gave a lesson in citizenship entitled “You are an American,” as follows: Bon- nelle Graham, Barbara Taylor, Jean King, Harvey Oxner and McHardy Oxner. The follow ing took part in a dress revue: Gloria Henderson. Sara Hamm, Nell Johnson, Linda Handcock, Beth Pugh, Vivian Floyd, Pa tricia Martin. Betty Wayne Hen drix, Adella Bedenbaugh, Hazel Minick, Ernestine Livingston Mary Pinner Koon and Rose Mary Folk. Winners were first, Adella Bedenbaugh; second, Betty Wayne Hendrix; and 3rd, Hazel Minick. The winner rep resents the county at a district meeting in August. After a report from the nom inating committee made by Mary Pinner Koon, the follow ing officers were elected: pres ident, Raeford Nichols; vice- president, Estelle Murphy; sec retary, Drucie Connelly; and treasurer, Donald Long. Special awards, certificates and diplomas were presented by Miss Ethel L. Counts and P. B. Ezell. The ireasurers’s report show ed that the fund for furnishing a hospital room is growing. The group enjoyed ice cream as the meeting adjourned. DAVIS-WILSON Miss Ruth Wilson became the bride of Pearce C. Davis on Saturday evening. May 8th, at 6:00 p. m., at the home of Dr. R. A. Goodman, who officiated, using the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of Mrs. Clemson M. Wilson and the late Mr. Wilson. Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Davis. He holds a position with the South Car olina employment service. The couple are making their home with Mrs. Davis’ mother near Newberry. Mrs. R. A. Goodman visited several days this week with her mother, Mrs. A. D. Trout man at Troutman, N. C. Weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Goodman were Mr. and Mrs. W. B Goodman, of Mooresville, N C., and Sister Miriam Shirey of Columbia. WANTED — Scrap iron, bra**, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, pewter, old batteries, radiators, all kinds of rags, old waste cot ton, matress cotton. 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