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' V THE NEWBERRY SUN - -yy, . ' • ■■■agurria. •u 1218 Collegre 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 Mr. M. B. Barkley of Charles ton writes to The News & Courier of that city against the subtle entry of the F. B. I. into our local affairs. I have com- cented on the subject before. If the Federal Bureau of Investiga tion is to operate at Myrtle Beach, and just wherever a crime is committed, or alleged, we have the Federal Government taking over the ordinary police functions of towns, and counties and the State. The F. B. I. makes an in sidious entry into our local life when it does that Some of our people know so little about our American plan of government that they want the Federal Gov ernment to do everything. We must face the question: are the States of no use, no ser vice? Crimes are punished by the State. Any offense beyond a very simple infraction is an of fense against the State. The County of Charleston does not punish offenders: it is the State of South Carolina, the Sovereign State in the dignity and responsi bility of its seK-goverining char acter. For example, a warrant is issued by a Magistrate; he is a judicial officer of the State; he must see to it that the law, the State law, is upheld. There are no County laws; all the law is of the State. Cities may en act ordinances, but cities ope rate under State charters; such charters may be amended or re voked by the State. The police power in a city is necessary be cause the State has not organiz ed to police congested areas which may choose to have af fairs directly in their own hands, in order to promote conveni ence and security. But the State sharply limits the police power of a town. The Federal Gov ernment, however, wishes to in tervene in anything and every thing, when the State would leave the whole matter to the Citizens as locally organized into a town government. Don’t you recall the order from Washing ton to the United States Attor« ney directing him to intervene in a police case in Batesburg? Don’t you recall that a polce officer of Batesburg was tried in the Federal Court for an alleged of fense against a State prisoner? But do you recall that a Sheriff of South Carolina was tried in a Federal Court and sentenced to a term in jail? That prosecu tion was the first case of its kind ordered by the Government in Washington. If my memory is clear the two cases were tried on “Information;” neither case orignated with the State, though we had magistrates and grand juries in those regions. It is always impressive to me to hear the indictment read in a State Court: “against the statu es in such case made and pro vided: and against the peace and dignity of the State,” says the indictment. Although we have a grand jury in each County it is an import ant agency of the State; and it is part and parcel of our law which throws the enforcement on the people of the County, a man’s neighbors. The Magistrate is of the County; the grand jury is of the County, the trial jury (petit jury) is of the County—the real decision of a man’s guilt or in nocence is left to his neighbors; that s American local self- gov ernment. The Judge and the So licitor, however, are the State, the Sovereign State. The Federal Government has its place and function but the present tendency may obliterate the State. Mr. Matthew Barkley is one of the younger men of business in the State. A highly educated man, a chemical engineer of Yale, he is a man who loves his State and speaks and writes with the courage and conviction of a statesman. It has been my good fortune to know many great men and wo men of our State—and of other States. Some were wealthy; some still are not afraid of the wolf at the door; but many were comparatively poor; undistingu ished and in small positions, but character, servce, wholehearted dedication lifted them to a plane of true nobility, or greatness. Life is a perpetual recruitment for service. Many men and wo men of my early public efforts have gone to a newer, higher field of endeavor; many are now 1 at home enjoying the period of mellow wisdom and calm reflec tion; and there are those valiant spirits like Mat Barkley, and many in Sumter, Manning, Charleston, Columbia—and else where, who take up the torch and face the future undismayed, un afraid, full of high purpose and rich promise. of transmitting power at 500,000 volts—nftarly twice as, high as today's voltages. Another phase of their re search deals with the ‘heat pump’ which heats houses in winter and cools them in summer, by using the earth or air both as a source of heat and for dissipa tion of heat during the cooling cycle. Successful units are al ready in operation. The uses of electricity by in dustry are many and varied—di electric heating to bond wood and plastics electronic units for smoke control... .motors for power and refrigeration. At home, electrical energy lightens housework—and one day you may cook by radar. Today a radar range can cook a steak in 35 seconds! Now with a powerful new X- ray tube, doctors can film sup er-speed movies of the blood in circulation — an advance that opens vast new fields in heart disease research. In 1949 the electric utilities spent $2,300,000,000 for expansion of plants and facilities—part of a six year, $9-billion construc tion program to meet America’s insatiable thirst for electric power. The impressive record written by the suppliers of electrical en ergy and equipment shows once again what can be accomplished by productive labor, capable man agement and thousands of indi vidual investors under a com petitive business system that is free For freedom is the foundation of America’s strength and of her future. It is the assurance of greater happiness and abundance for all of the people.” I dwell a bit on the wonders of electricity and the service we receive. For some years I’ve rec ommended to young fellows that they become Electrical Engineers or Chemical Engineers. Certain ly electricity and chemistry are in the very forefront of America’s greatness. America may not have the greatest chemists in the world, but no one can doubt that Amer ica brings the fruits of chemistry to all its people. Certainly no other nation enjoys its electric ity so much as we do. In chemis try we have the DuPonts and a score of others; in electricity we have our own great operating enterprises not at our doors, only, but inside every kitchen, room and closet. The Baptist Courier, you may know, is the church paper of South Carolina Baptists. I read Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 CLASSIFIED it. The farmer who advertised for a wife— woman about 30 who owns tractor, please send picture of ractor" ain't nothing but practical! Practically everybody knows that when you handle your insurance with us, you get the best coverage and the most efficient service - and - we don't need a picture. 9 PURCELLS "YOUR PRIVATE BANKER Phone 197 »» TAX NOTICE The tax books will be open for the collection of 1950 taexs on and after October 2, 1960. The following is general levy for all except special purposes: Choir Singing, CONTEST* ^Program American advertising is fre quently wasteful, as I see it; but some of it is so good that it tells a great story. I wish to quote an advertisement of a great trust Company. Beginning with a slo gan; “Vision' is indispensable to progress” it carries this head line “Invisible horsepower that leaps to light a city.” Then this follows: “When Thomas Edison died, it was suggested that all electric 1 power be switched off for 60 sec? onds in tribute. The idea was abandoned when it was realized that even such a short Interrup tion of power might be dangerous ... The continuous flow of elec tricity was too vital to our na tional life! Yet, despite im mense progress to date, the pri- | :: W. v EVERY SUNDAY 11 3:30:P. M.^1 1240 kc WKDK v Ordinary County s Bonds, Notes & Interest Hospital Co. Bd. of Education Co. Schools (Special) 4^4 Mills 7 Mills % Mills 2% Mills 1 Mill 15 Mills TOTAL The following are tte authorized special levies for the various school districts of the county together with the general levy: DISTRICT NO. General Tax Levy School Special School Levy Bonds TOTAL Levy vate-owned 'electric utility com panies and equipment manufactur ers are working to find new uses for electricity and to provide steadily better service. To effect economies, these companies are exploring methods RITZ THEATRE Closed * For Remodeling ? Watch For Opening Date 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 18. 19. "22. 33. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. "i ‘Z. 13. 34. 25. 27. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 13. 44. 15. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 57. 58. 59. 60. MILLS MILLS MILLS Ml Newberry 15 32 47 Mt. Bethel Garmany 15 6 21 Mayb inton 15 6 21 Long Lane 15 3 18 McCullough 15 6 21 Cromer 15 0 15 Reagin 15 16 4 35 Dead Fall 15 16 4 35 Utopia 15 16 4 35 Hartford 15 8 23 Johnstone 15 6 20 Stoney H1U 15 15 30 Prosperity 15 20 5 40 O’Neall 15 13 28 Fairview 15 8 23 Midway 15 4 19 Central 15 4 19 St. Phillips 15 8 23 Rutherford 15 7 22 Broad River 15 6 21 New Hope Zion 15 6 21 Pomaria 15 8 23 Red Knoll 15 6 21 Helena 15 4 19 Mt. Pleasant 15 8 23 Little Mountain 15 16 31 Wheeland 15 3 v 18 Union 15 6 21 Jolly Street 15 8 23 St. Pauls 15 6 21 Peak 15 3 18 Mudlic 16 6 21 Vaughanville 15 6 21 Chappells 15 6 21 Old Town 15 16 4 35 Dominick 15 20 35 Reederville 15 20 35 Bush River 15 20 35 Smyrna 15 20 35 Trinity 15 16 4 35 Burton * 15 16 4 35 Tranwood 15 20 35 Jalapa 15 8 23 Kinards ; 15 2 17 Tabernacle 15 20 35 Trilby 15 4 19 Whitmire 16 20 6 40 Mollohon ; | 16 4 19 Beth Eden 16 3 18 Fork , 1 15 8 23 Belfast 1] | - ~ 16 6 21 Silverstreet 15 16 4 36 Pressley 16 4 19 St. Johns 15 3 18 a ere will be a discount of one (1%) percent allowed on on or before October 31. 1950. On and after January 1st, 1951, the penalties prescribed by law will be imposed on unpaid taxes. You are requested to call for your taxes by school districts In which the property is located. Those who had their dogs vaccihated for rabies during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1950 by a licensed Veterinarian, and expect to be exempted from dog tax will please bring their certificate of vaccination when appearing to pay taxes. J. RAY DAWKINS Treasurer of Newberry Co. the Methodist and Baptist papers every week and recommend that you read your church paper, whatever your denomination may be. No other paper tells so much about the work of your churches as the paper which speaks of and for your church. But your church paper will surprise you with special articles sometimes. In The Baptist Courier of Oct ober 12th. (I’ve been saving it, you see) is a contribution by Charles A. Arrington to Due West,'' under the heading “The Trend Toward Socialism.” I talk so much about Socialism that you may enjoy hearing this Baptist brother. I am quoting three of his paragraphs: “But while my thoughts were wandering recently, along Social ism, I was struck with the reali- zaton that medicine is not the only field in which this trend is upon us. It is seen also in church life and in the ministry. It is easy to idealize the past, and we must recognze that not everything back there was per fect. But who does not recognize that the old pastor who, as Gold smith put it, ‘He watched and wept, prayed and felt for all, ‘is passing away. Most people have never ceased to expect this of their minister. They want one to comfort them in sorrow, visit them in sickness and somehow radiate a sense of God’s presence. But all too often in this day we ministers tend to become church efficiency experts. The old past or who shephered his flock is being replaced by the highly trained man who knows how to promote a church program, make out a church budget in all the latest methods of church finance, promote a building program, de partmentalize a church school ac cording to the latest methods of religious education, or any one of the hundrer things that come up in the modern church life. Perhaps this trend has not • gone as far as it has in the medical profession, but that it is there who can doubt? And one thing that makes this approach so popular is that is succeeds so well. Our church programs are proceeding nicely; we have new churches every where and the architecture is so much efficient than the old one room affair; there is more ef ficient organization and** above all large numbers of people are at tending. Statistics are quoted with pride that a larger percent age of people are church mem bers In America than ever before —we Baptists are in the vanguard of this advance. And all of this runs smoothly until we ask our selves the embarrassing question as to whether the people who participate in these multiplied church activites are really hap py, integrated Christians who face the problems of life with a basic faith in God, or whether they ap proach the secular matters of life like the pagans around them. The American Medical Associa tion is conscious of the problem and is doing what it can to com bat it, though it is doubtful if what it is doing is more than stop gap measurers. One won ders if our seminaries are awake to this trend that has developed among us ministers, and also, whether we ministers are as con scious of it as we could be. I certainly have no over all so lution to offer here. But to be conscious of a danger is to be doubly armed. I would like to call my fellow ministers to a crusade against this trend which would make of us church effici ency experts, and a restoration of us to the high calling of being pastors of flocks.” Efficiency can be greatly over done. What counts is the result, not so much the orderly method. Inspiration mixed with perspira- ton has built most enterprises in the foundational stages. After they get started we call effici ency experts to tell how to file the records—and perhaps, where to find them. Editor B. J. King is one of the newspapermen alarmed over Socialistic trends. In South Caro lina there are many such sound editors, fortunately. Well, here’s Brother King’s edi torial: “The Oregon Voter recent ly ran a long and informative article on the operation of Rural Electrification Administsation co operatives. It gave REA full credt for certain achievements. FMrst of all there is the matter of tax evasion. ‘To escape cer tain forms of taxation a farmer cooperative must be operated without profit,* the Voter said. ‘REA’s have developed a system of stowing away profits in a man ner that evades the taxes. In en lightening REA circles profits have become ‘capital credits’.... The cooperatives set up capital credits each yeaY representing the profit earned above costs and expenses. Each member is noti fied as to the amount of profit set aside for his account. Event ually he will be paid cash in the amount of his credits. He will have to enter this cash as in come. But in the meantime, the cooperative avoids paying taxes on profits by the simple expedi ent of booking the profits under a different name.’ Remember that the investor- owned utilities are adding scores IrrmH-nneH nn rtasra aisrhti FRIDAY, NbVEMRER 3, 1380 The Lexington Story; i And A Sad One It Is Fortunately we do not have to take the word of any one as to whether the School Unit Plan will raise taxes. Our neighboring county of Lexington is now operating under a similar plan, having condensed its many districts into nine. The following figures are the same as those of the Treasurer of Lexington county and cannot be refuted: 1949 White Knoll Dist Old Tax 19 Centre Dist Old Tax 18 Saxe-Gotha Dist Old Tax 21 Congaree Dist Old Tax 26 Hulon Dist Old Tax 22 Athens Dist Old Tax 31 Swansea Dist Old Tax 34 Mack’s Dist Old Tax 32 Cross Roads Dist Old Tax 32 Calvary Dist. Old Tax 38 Culler Dist Old Tax 30 North Edisto Dist Old Tax 32 Summit Dist Old Tax 21 Cedar Grove Dist Old Tax 19 Piney Woods Dist Old Tax 16 Raised To 39 EXAMPLE: A property owner in Huron district in 1 paid on an assessment of $1000 a tax of $22.00. When he pays his tax THIS year (now due) he will fork over $49.00. In other words he will contribute $27.00 to THE PLAN. What will he get for this additional money? Noth ing, except in time to have his school taken away from him. But he will continue to pay that 49 mills. The above figures were taken at random from assessment lists but they are by no means isolated cases. In the new Lexington No. 1 district, made up of nine old districts and including Lexington City schools the miUage was raised in ALL OF THEM from 2 to 11 mills. 1950 Raised To 32 Milfe Raised To 32 MiUs Raised To 32 Mills Raised To 40 Mills Raised To 49 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 46 Mills Raised To 26 Mills Raised To 26 Milsl 4 In Swansea district No. 4, made up of 14 old districts EVERY ONE OF THEM had an increase of 10 mills, aver- age. , ' ' < In the West Columbia district, made up of nine old dis tricts, the tax at West Columbia remained the same, ALL OTHER districts were upped from 2 to 14 mills. Gilbert district No. 5 is made up of 14 old districts. The millage was raised in each of the districts from 2 to as much as 8 mills. In Chapin district, made up of the old districts of Mace donia, Piney'Woods, Newberg and Chapin, millage was raised on each of them, ranging from 5 to 13 mills. These increases are DUE IN WHOLE to the new School Plan. No other taxes of any kind were added between 1949 and 1950. -sr- Thanks... for a Fine i/ / The I960 Newberry County Fair was one of the most successful so far staged by this organization. -xm The Community Displays and the Agricultural Exhibitss—the fancy work, canned goods, the garden Clubs' displays, the'Flower Show, and School Booths all were fine and revealed the ability and in genuity of Newberry County people from every section. The crowds were the largest ever and the entertainment provided them was of high order. Thanks are due so many individuals and organizations that we will not single out any particular one. However, the Legion is grateful to all who contributed to the success of the Fair in anyway. ^ We want to go ahead making the Fair bigger and better with each succeeding year and we will do it with your continued co-operation. Legion Post 2 Join the Legion Today m nf. • itfl'TlSiilff , .11, .•■aai. -