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SECTION A—PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, DECEMER 22, 1955 1218 Collegr* Street NEWBERRY. S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY 0. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937 at the Postoff’ce 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. Kingdom the Department of State, lock, stock and barrel; and include all the other do-gooders connected with our Federal government. What Fve just said is not the outbreak of the moment. I'm like the German host at a dinner in Peru. The host had as his guests Americans, Bolivians and Chileans. He inten ded to say something gracious about each nation represent ed at his table. Not being a master of Spanish, (being like most of us foreigners) he reflected unkindly on Bolivia un intentionally. When his attention was called to this he was mortified and resolved to make amends. So, while all drank their liquors he meant to make everything right, but to the amazement of all, he said: “That which I said inadvertently at the table “A hora yo me ratifico”—which said “That which I inadvertantly said at the table I now ratify.” Well, well. So I borrow from my German friend; and now I de liberately re-affairm and ratify. , , COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS f Are there any good lawyers in Congress? I used to think there were no really competent lawyers in Congress as I read some of the Acts of Congress. It may be possible, of course, that a man may be a competent lawyer, yet willing to sacrifice his principles as a lawyer in order to get what he wants. I am bound to think that of some members of var ious State legislatures, too, as I read the so-called County Supply bills. At The moment I have in mind a rider, or special provision tacked on to the appropriation for National defense by the 84th Congress. The rider, after appropriating money to op erate the defense services, adds a clause to the effect the Defense authorities may not suspend or abolish any of the business activities unless first approved by the Committees on appropriations of Both the House and the Senate. It is that proviso that I challenge as unsound. The Congress must act as the Congress, not vesting discretionary, super visory or veto power in any Committee in relation to Ex ecutive control. The Supreme court might, with equal pro priety vest two justices with power to make decisions in the name of the wTiole court. I must be in error, however; and the lawyers of Congress most be far more sagacious than I thought, for it really isn’t necessary to study law or to know law, for no one can know what the law r is until the Supreme court declares the law. In some degree that has always been true, but lawyers could at least base an opinion on decisions of long standing wherein the facts were the same as the cause under study. Today, however, the Supreme court assume the authority to disregard any and all previous decisions, heretofore re garded as binding precedents, in order to incorporate into the law any theory or sociological hypothesis of any one whose vaporings may catch the eye or the ear of the august court. Every County Supply Bill which vests executive discre tion or supervisory or veto power in the County Legislative delegation is a clear violation of our State constitution. It is common practice but that does not make it constitutional. The Constitution of the State says: “In the government of this State, the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the government SHALL BE FOREVER SEPARATE and DISTINCT FROM EACH OTHER, and no person or persons exercising the functions of one of said departments shall assume or discharge the duties of any other.’ Notwithstanding the clarity of this, no Governor has ve toed such Acts; and since every Act requires the signature of the Governor the Governor has acquiesed in a perver sion of the basic law. Nor has anyone, so far as I recall, ever challenged these Acts in Court. I frequently have cited this and other practices as mili tating against the advisability of a new r constitution. If we so calmly disregard the one we have in spite of its clarity and peremptory character why should we expect greater respect for a new constitution? Our South Carolina Courts respect the Constitution so I wonder why someone doesn’t stand up and bring the issue to a conclusion. In speaking of our State Courts with respect I wish to express my respect for our Federal courts, both the District courts and the Court of Appeals. Courts are the refuge of aggrieved persons; we have been fortunate in this state in the judges of all the courts, as a rule. \ Listen to this: “U. S. CASH TO U. N.—UNITED NATIONS, N. Y.—U. S. Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., today gave the U. N. a check for $2,600,000 for the U. N. technical assistance pro gram. This brings to $13,100,000 the U. S. contribution on its pledge of $15,000,000 for 1955.” I think an association of nations with all the trimmings and flimflamming of the present United Nations is a gre- vious mistake. And by the same token I think the Federal budget should be reduced five or six billion dollars a year, the possible saving that our foolish worldwide coddling now involves. We have spent billions of dollars through our churches during a hundred years to evangelize the Chinese; and our people, through our government, has poured out billions and billions everywhere to do something or avert something; but virtually without avail. It is desirable to have meetings and the exchange of ideas without an expensive and mischievous permanent organi zation which not only wastes money but embroils us con stantly in one sort of contest or another. Let us be strong and develop all our resources behind our own ramparts. If we will stop this ceaseless namby-pamby running around with money here and disturbing ideas somewhere else, while building our strength we shall have the respect of all na tions. Their respect is based fundamentally on fear; if they cease to respect our military potential they will overrun us like the plague of lice in Egypt. • I think sometimes that the greatest blessing would be if Gabriel would suddenly take into the glory of the Celestial The many colored lights in the streets add much to the joyous appeal of all the weeks of the Christmas season. I thought the towns and cities *enlivened the evening and night scene, paying the bill themselves. I have just learned that the power company shows it Qhristmas spirit by co operating with the town and city councils and the business men in making possible a Merry Christmas. I inquired and learned that the policy of the South Caro lina Electric and Gas company is to furnish to municipali- tes, or groups of citizens representing municipalities, elec- tricity WITHOUT CHABGE for the lighting of 'Christmas decorations. The common decoration is colored lights strung across the main streets of the various towns. In some rare instances it consists of isolated beautiful trees which have been decorated by the town people. This liberal policy is not only a contribution to the spirit of Christmas in the various towns, but even more closely identifies the company with the citizens whom it serves, on this the birthday of the Redeemer. Abraham Lincoln said: ✓ “Property is the fruit of labor. Property is desirable, is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich and hence is just en couragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently to build one for himself, thus by example assur ing that his own shall be safe frpm violence ... I take it that it is best for all to leave each man free to acquire property as fast as he can. Some will get wealthy. I don’t believe in a law to prevent a man JirOm getting rich; it would do more harm than good. Wm. J. H. Boetcker, a retired minister said: You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot lift the w'age-eamer by pulling down the wage-payer. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. You cannot further' the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s initiative. $ y w y «r As this year comes to a dose, we want to express our < i * * 1 thanks for your loyal patronage jz * * and our wish that your Christmas will be the most joyous you have ever known •.. The GOLD Shop § Ma'n Street WEARING APPAREL Newberry, S. C. •.•••••.•I ..... ,. TO ALL of our em- r& ployees and many friends in Newberry. BEST WISHES for a jolly, fun-filled holi day and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. w&zm mm Xy^X ..Mm •-•’XvX'X'v'- •U ijijxSvSSSS? vX-X- • *: Vi ioxX:::: : : : : :$: : :$?x$x* Kendall Cotton Mills Oakland Plant — Mollohon Plant 3 tnnnnamnimniin " — MONDAY, DEC. 26 BEING A LEGAL H0UDAY The Institutions Listed Below Will Not Be Open for Business ■' *v;• ’ '• .ff- •> v' ' ■ Sr ■ ' ' \ I The public is urged to take notice of this and business accords arrange Newberry County Bank The South Carolina National Bank Newberry Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n i The State Building & Loan Association