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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1955 1218 Collesre Street NEWBERRY. S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY O. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner 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: $2.00 per year in ad vance; six months, $1.25. WILL YOU JOIN US? LET U? BE Foe a 6eneeou£ Pbcvidence WHICH PLESSED US WITH FLEHTY; Fob aheeitace of determinaticw TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY; For the fbmlece of living in this LAND OF PCOMKE AMD OPPCKTUNITY; Fob freedom of mind and shot to worship the.Infinite to ,TKE PEST CF OOKBEIIEF, COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS By SPECTATOR Who will speak the mind and purpose of South Caro lina, with regard to the much-discussed decision of the United States Supreme Court? I had hoped that the voice of South Carolina would be heard in the Congress, but, amazing as it may seem, the South has had few champions in the I t h e $23,000^000 would bring into the State Treasury ^690^- Senate and in the House, in Washington. Governor Tim- qqO a year. ; -f merman, however, has made some forthright statements More important, however, than the tax revenue would be and several admirable speeches; he seems to be the one expansion of our economic life, with the inevitable bene- official voice of South Carolina. fit to all kinds of activity. Many men, especially of the populous piedmont, are ex- Wouldn’t it be worth while for the State to take a chance? pressing the wish that Governor Timmerman may offer himself for Congress. I have not discussed this with the “When he had signed his Emancipation Proclamation, Ab- Governor; nor do I know what he is thinking. As a uiatter ra j iam Lincoln said: T have urged the colonization of the of fact the Governor may not aspire to any office, but may Negroes, and I shall continue. My Emancipation Proclama- use the great office of Governor in order to arouse our peo-, ^i on wag linked with this plan . . . There is no room for two pie, as well as to speak our defiance. distinct races of Whites and Blacks ... I can conceive of With due regard for my fellow’ citizens I have wished no greater calamity than the assimilation of the Negro into that someone in authority would either speak catagorically our social and political life as our equal . . . within twenty in defiance of the usurpations of the Federal Government, years we can peacefully colonize the Negro and give him our including the Congress and the Executive Departments, or, language literature, religion, and system of government else, that he would meet the issue as to the exaggeration of under conditions in which he can rise to the full measure of the Fourteenth Amendment by repealing all laws, including manhood. This he can never do here. We can never attain taxes, that call for or support a public school system, auth- the ideal Union our fathers dreamed, with millions of an orizing and urging private schools for White and Colored, alien, inferior race among us, wdiose assimilation is neither with State aid based on the preparation of teachers (and possible nor desirable. ,, their competency) as well as the course of study. The State- “The seldom-quoted words of the much-quoted President aid would be authorized by special Act. | —the messages America muffed!” ^ I’ve heard expressions of abhorrence over such a course, as though it were an infamous suggestion. I venture to as-1 “The Congress of the United States appropriates more sert that I have had a wider experience as a teacher than mone y than most of its individual members believe it ought is commonly found, for I have taught in country schools, city S p en( L it levies heavier taxes than most of its members schools, Junior colleges, a woman’s college, and The Citadel. Ljgjigyg ought to be collected. Why? Because political pres- I ask what other course we are to adopt unless we openly sures k ee p driving the members into actions they know to defy the Federal Authority. be unwise. The Government has power to spend money; and Think it over: cio we mean to have so-called integration? a j wa y S there are pressure groups compelling it to spend. 3 If not, then shall we defy the Federal Court? Or shall we I “j believe the majority in Congress would welcome Consti- adopt measures within the law to assure academic training tutional restrictions and limitations because this would give! for the children and the young men and women ? them the best defense against the unreasonable demands Instead of being horrified let us decide on a policy. As I U p 0n them, not only by their own constituents but more es- matters stand, the court virtually outlaws White and Col- penally the pressure groups.” Says Representative Ralph ored schools, but w|e continue to spend millions of dollars Gwinn of New York; “The responsible leaders in Cong- building separate schools in the fatuous hope of a change ress> Republican and Democratic, realize that Congress can- of heart in Washington, unless we are quietly determined, n0 ^. an( j w jjj no j. res t r j c t Rs own powers.” sink or swim, survive or perish, to go our own way, blithely When both Congress and the Executive use powers dan- indifferent to the decrees of the Court. , gerous to the liberties of the people how, ,then, is a ‘gov- Here we are, but where are we? ernor’ to be put on the Federal Government? __________ Mr. Gwinn goes back to a simple fact of history. He re- ‘. I calls that the Federal Government after all, wjas created by Could South Carolina stimulate her growth by reducing ^.j ie g^cs. To it the States delegated certain powers and taxes? Perhaps so. I think it only fair to say that we are pi a i n }y. said that all other powers were reserved to the not the worst State by any means; and our leadership in g^^g an( j to the people. He proposes, therefore, that the State government for some years has been more considerate g^ a ^- es a( jd five amendments to the Constitution so that, in of the taxpayers than the Federal Government has been. jjgbt 0 f modern conditions, the Federal power can be It is probably true that we are wasteful in some degree; held in check / and that economies could be made here and there; but, by ^ p resen ^ there is no limit upon the income tax. It could and large, the taxpayers can get a hearing most of the time. I up to per cent g 0 an amendment'is proposed that However without a word of reproach I am running the haz- wou jd limit the taxing power—“the power to destroy,” John ard of offering a suggestion. ^ Marshall called it—to reasonable levels; then only by three- ' Let us digest the advertisement of the State of New Jer- £ ourt j ls vote could Congress go above the limits when an sey, now being proclaimed to the world. Here it is: emergency might require. , . “ARE YOUR TAXES TAXING? We found tax relief There is no Constitutional limit on spending. So an amend- when we moved over to New Jersey,” writes comptroller of ment is proposed to limit appropriations for any fiscal year a big Company. to the expected receipts for that year; again with an emer- In reply to your question concerning the reasons why we g enC y exce ption by three-fourths vote, decided to locate our new plant in New Jersey, the favora e The Electoral College now ballots by States. A handful of tax picture played a large part. We found tax relief here. minority vo tes from one big city could change the electoral That is simply because New Jersey has no individual state majority for President, and defeat a popular majority. To income tax, no State corporation income tax, no State un- cure thig an amen( j ment WO uld choose electors by Congres- inroroorated business tax, no State sales tax, and complete g . onal p igtricts with two at j arge f or eac h State’s two exemption of intangible personal property from loca P rop " I Senators. erty taxes. ' ~ ~ ^ . Another amendment would give to the States full power There were other reasons why we chose New Jersey, to make new amendments to the Constitution without hav- such as the excellent transportation facilities and the nearby ing to g0 through Congress. major markets of New York and Philadelphia. But the favor-1 So that treaties cannot nullify domestic law or any part of able tax climate was the most important. Let’s suppose—well, we who write or talk have to draw on our imagination, as you know, although we try to keep our feet on the ground while we reach up in the air. bo, let’s suppose that we set aside a year for a concerted drive for at least one new enterprise in each County 46 new en terprises. Certainly we are not unmindful of the fine enter prises now with us, so the benefit should be enjoyed by all. Let’s see: 46 new enterprises, probably thirty of of them from Richland to and throughout the opulent Piedmont, leaving sixteen for Charleston and the others. If each enterprise averaged 500 employees and each em ployee spent one thousand dollars a year (pretty low, eh?) that would be 23,000 people spending twenty three million dollars. Even overlooking for the moment that many of these would be on a more prosperous plane than ever be fore, and that means quite a lot; and forgetting all-the other taxes, from automobile licenses to gasoline taxes, just thinking of Sales Taxes, as we have the tax for schools, the Constitution, the Bricker Amendment is urged.” 1. Diffident means (a) indifferent; (to) timid; (c) spiteful. 2. Florescence means (a) artificially lighted; (to) bursting into flower; (c) iridescent. 3. Khorasan refers to (a) Persian temple; (to) carpet; (c) ancient writings. ANSWERS <• Sbj a«t*i*U *g *j*mop •taj Sansna *g 'Sfwix *1 CROSS f4< ideas from othar adifors From the East Oklahoma Trib une, Sallisaw, Oklahoma: From the teeming city streets reeking with the sweat and filth of tene ments to the rolling knolls of wholesome country life, man un folds the story of himself in your newspaper. All of his strivations, forlorn hopes and nobility are reflected on the black and white record from the press. Untouched and candid, the newspaper becomes the mirror of glory or the screaming mouth piece of degredation, only as worthy and fine as the men who make the news. What is your newspaper? It is the reflection of man’s re spect for the laws he has created. On its pages can be read the de scriptions of saloon murders, bloody and shameful with jagged lacerations . . . Man at his lowest ebb. Of speeding vehicles running down children at play and par tially crippling a future genera tion. It is the story of brutal beatings, uncontrolled gang wars and sex- perverted maniacs. It is also a description of the determination of society to punish and correct wrongdoers. It is the report of our highest tribunals, is suing edicts to erase racial preju dice and allow all men to stand tall and courageous. It is the symbol of man and his acceptance of law by which all may live honorably. It is the story of man’s success. It is also the story of his failings and the lost hopes that accompany them. What is your newspaper? It is the coronation of a king; the inaugural address of a presi dent; or the rampaging of a dic tator. It is the story of govern ment. It is the story of how men want to live with each other and how man wants to select his lead ers. From the dignity and devo tion to a Caesar or the incredulous regimentation under a Genghis Khan to the proud bearing of a voter as toe walks unafraid to the polls on election day. What is your newspaper? * It is an indication of the pros perity of a community. On its ad vertising pages is the gauge by which manufacturers, merchants, dealers, agents and bankers show their faith in their fellow men. It is the gloom of depression and the eventual panacea which some how transforms frozen capital into working capital—and makes a Christmas issue burst forth with gay advertisements which cause little children to almost pop with desire; sweethearts pour over a sentimental token of love; and the less fortunate again confident that someone does care. / Q—Can you give me any indication of what effect purchased by the Department of ■ Agriculture of $85 million worth of pork and lard, as outlined by Secretary of Agriculture Benson will have on the price farmers receive for hogs? A—Since annual hog sales run into billions of dollars, since the $85 million specified by Secretary Benson would be spent with the packers for pork products, without any suggestion packers pay higher prices for the hogs, many economists say the effect on hog prices will be very little. One or two venture a prediction of about one-third cent a pound based on annual sales Q—Will the fact that 1958 is a presidential year have any effect oa business generally? A—Most economists are in agreement that it will not nave much effect. They agree the general public is more concerned with ^current eco nomic trends rather than political uncertainties. Both parties favor a continued increase in living standards, full employment and long term growth. Methods may differ but objectives are the same. (t—Has the Federal debt been out during the past three er four years? A—No. There has been some talk about utilizing surplus receipts, if there are any, to reduce the federal debt instead of reducing taxes. This was originated from the Democratic side and concurred in by some top Republicans. However since 1956 la a presidential year, and- President Eisenhower is almost sure to be out of the picture, very likely a tax reduction will be used as a vote getter, of a means to stimulate the economy, and the'federal debt will not be cut. Q Does the House of Representatives ever meet in secret session? ' A—Seldom ever. However the House -may hold such a session if the President transmits a secret message; the chamber may be cleared of aD persons except members and designated officers. Or the Speaker may clear the house for a discussion of a secret'nature NAVY DRAFT - . . Li. Paul GTadwell (left) administers oath to Donald F. Geraci of Forest Hills. N. Y., making him first draftee called into navy since World War IL .-.V. .V.-.V.V.\V.V.*.V.-.V.V. ;y.v.-.%y.yAr.vA\\%v,\\v.T.v.v.v.v, TRIPLE THREAT ... Paul Hornung, a fullback last year, is quarterbacking Notre Dame’s football squad to a great season. He calls plays well, passes with the best, and runs hard. From Louisville, Ky., he’s a Junior, weighing 205. This an' That Bobby Bracmu. new manaaer for the Pittsburgh Pirate Is a former Philadelphia and Brooklyn catcher who is atm quite active behind the plate. Bragau played 72 games with Ms Pacific Coast club, the Hollywood Stars, last season. Bra- gaa has announced that he win eatofi for Pittsburgh in “any emer gency" but mainly wOl devote Mmself to managing the club and coaching third base ... A $750,000 clubhouse will be built at Rocking ham Park for the opening of its 24th season next year, officials of the horse racing track have an nounced . . Joseph Nemeth, a Manasqnan (N. J.) bakery driver has caught what is believed to be the largest striped bass ever taken off the New Jersey coast. The fish weighed 61 pounds and meas ured four feet, four inches unof ficially ... At the close of Ver mont's ten-day bow and arrow deer season, there were 22 known ktihi . . . Manager Casey Stengel of the Yankees used mere players in the 1955 World Series than he had ever used in series play. Casey used 24 men in die first four games. In 1951 he used 21 Yan kees. ___ ★ AUTHOR OF "HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING" + JV/f AX SHOLNECK, whose gddress was not In his letter, tells us how he get what he wanted and in the nicest possible way. He was an apprentice meat cutter and had to learn the trade by watching the journeymen and being shown how to cut meat. But his co-workers were not cooperative. They would not take the time nor in any way bother to give him information or show him what to do, claim ing that they were always too busy. One lucky day Max ran across a commonsense article in a magazine telling how to get people to do what you want them to do. The advice was based on appreciation of another’s efforts, giving praise when praise was due. The next day one of the men was tying up a large roast. Max watched him as he laid it on the slab and took a large piece of string to work with. He went nearer and looking at the roast said, “That’s a nice looking roast you’re tying up, spaced evenly and neatly; it really looks good.’’ CARNEGIE The man squared his shoulders and replied, ‘"When a* cut is done up well, it really tastes better. I like my cuts to show to advantage.** Then he showed Max how to tie the knots, how to space them and make an even roll Ever since that day, this man has been friendly and helpful toward Max who much appreciates his friendship. Those words of admiration and appreciation from Max made him want to ex tend a helping hand, and whenever Max asks him for help he gives it willingly, gladly. Simple but effective! m T WO people could not be farth er apart in background and training than James C. Petrillo, “Czar” of the American Federa tion of Musicians, and Mrs. Ron ald Arthur Dougan, of Beloit, Wis., president of the Music Clubs of America. Petrillo, blunt, domineering, and every inch the “czar” in the world of professional music, who has come to power the hard way and Mrs. Dougan, cultured and re fined and soft spoken. Petrillo, in terested solely in providing jobs for the 252,000 members of his musicians union . . . Mrs. Dougan, interested in music as a culture and as such, stimulating interest in music appreciation for the 10,000 to 15,000 music clubs in the small home towns of the country and as well as the 2,500 sailor clubs in the larger cities. But like politics, this mutuality of interests has made this pair join in a last ditch fight for repeal of the 20% war time excise tax on entertainment. This tax fixed at 30% in 1944, was cut to 20% within a few months when returns start ed dwindling. Today it is a tax of no return and as a matter of fact an economic survey shows that the Federal Government would collect some $11,000,000 and up more in increased taxes bn business and pereonal income with out the tax. than the $38,000,000 it now eoBeets as a result of the tax. Peopla just don't like 20% added to their dining Or entertain ment hill. Result-patrona ge is way down. What has happened In the pro fession musical world in the past ten years as a result of this tax? A survey shows this: two-thirds of the hotels in the country have abolished entertainment in dining rooms; 50,000 musicians have lost their jobs and means of livelihood as musicians as a direct result; some 52,000 still employed are averaging less than $3,400 annual ly; thousands more play occasion ally and make up their income in other work; hotels which still pro vide entertainment, do so at a loss, and charge it off to public relations; name fiands have dis banded, only one top band has come up in the last five years. But probably the most important aspect is the cultural facet throughout the nation. There has been a general drop of interest in the study of music, of becoming a professional musician. Member- ship in music appreciation club is at the lowest ebb in history; enrollment in music in the schools has dropped off alarmingly; some large universities have even dropped their degrees in music due to lack of enrollment The smaller towns of the country are harder hit even than the big cities, for like baseball players, musicians come up from file sandlots of the small towns as wen as the cities to reach the big time. Fight for fids tax repeal has been going on through several ses sions of the congress. At the last session repeal was voted by the House,* but wes defeated by one vote in the Senate. Heretofore the fight has been spearheaded by business interests, and the crea tion of a lobby financed by the Hotel Mens Association, the caba ret Association and the ta and other business interests out success. 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