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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1959 SANTAS A’PLENTY . . . This young: lad looked a bit awed as he presented his Christmas list to Santa—and who wouldn’t be? Some fifty Santas were pictured as they grathered at a New York restaurant for a final briefing: before hitting: the streets to collect funds for the Volunteers of America, which sponsors Christmas dinners for the needv. CLARK WRECKING COMPANY Hedy and Howard Clark 702 Glenn Street Newberry, S. (G. We buy scrap iron and metals such as radiators, copper, bronze and any other that you have. Good prices paid for all scrap metal. inctc«««c«PC«K<e«ctc«c<c«*c««tctctc^^^4ctc««!C4e«t(tctctctc«tc««c««tci(tc A S s i S A A £ JOf TO EVERVOE May the message of Peace and Good Will shine brightly in your hearts this Christmas, with a holiday rich in the joy of blessings received and bright with happiness. | Carter’s Flowers and Gifts | 1109 Caldwell Street Phone 719 Newberry, South Carolina m ’ ❖.V.-.W.X.X-5W. . SENATOR STROM Second To None The December 21. 1959 issue of L T S. News and World Report con tains an article which should be read by every American. It is en titled “The Coming Choice for U.S.: FIGHT OR SURRENDER? Story of the Blackmail Behind the Threat of Nuclear War.” The article quotes an unidenti fied “official who sits in the top councils of the U.S. Govern ment” as mak ing a point I have been try ing to focus attention on for some time. This point is that the Amer- ■ ican people H must get a military defense force second to none and that we must sacrifice, if necessary, to attain this vital goal. The only prize being offered in the atomic and space age for being second best in military strength and preparedness is disaster. We can ttBie the best defense system in world within the framework of a balanced budget if we practice the strictest econ omy in government spending and eliminate or curtail unessential government activities. However, if we insist on increasing expen ditures for non-essentials while we are making available the addi tional billions required to put us ahead in the space race and to perfect and produce the best in military rockets and missiles, then our mighty defense force could prove to be of little value to us in fighting off Communist con quest as a result of economic col lapse. This would be making it easy for Mr. Khrushchev and his Kremlin cohorts. This top official was quoted by the magazine as having said: “The American Government, to hold power, is forced to direct its effort toward satisfying the voters’ desire for more and more of the good things of life instead of toward assuring safety for the nation through a dominant posi- tioft in the world. Soviet Russia, by contrast, is hard. As a nation, its objective is fixed. Every move, every action, all the nation’s power is directed toward reaching that objective of world domina tion.” This life-or-death struggle forcetf on us by the Communists merits top priority not just by our national leaders but by every American. On it may depend our freedom or even life itSelf. A Matter of Patriotism Speaking of national loyalty, some eastern colleges and some of the presidential candidates are beginning a new drive to repeal the loyalty oath requirements of the National Defense Education Act of 1958. The Act requires that students who accept grants or loans under the program must first execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and swear that they do not belong to a Com munist organization. A repeal - move was defeated on the Senate floor during the last session of Congress by a vote of 49-42. I can see no reason why anyone should object to pledging his loyalty to his country if he wishes to share in special benefits offered by the government or to serve in a position of trust in government. In fact, every person on my office staff must now execute a similar oath of office. All public ser vants must do so, as well as labor leaders, our servicemen and women and many others. I fear that patriotism is becoming old- fashioned or a thing of the past with too many persons. To me it is one of the highest qualities of character which a person can possess. If this repeal move gets back to the Senate floor I pledge my best efforts in fighting it again. Merry Christmas Mrs. Thurmond, my staff and I wish for everyone everywhere a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year. Sincerely, Hnw Well Do You Know Your Arceric*? In the smaller towns and cities of our great nation, the hob of ac tivity is generally the Court House Square. The Court House is usually located on a square, or may be an “island’ surrounded by thriving businesses. But the square is also a popular gathering spot and meet ing place in the larger cities. Shown above is one of the best known in the South—Court Square, a quiet spot in downtown Memphis, Term. Three Dowries What is generally believed to be St. Nicholas first and best-known act of kindness was the presentation of dow ries to the three daughters of a poor nobleman. Accord ing to the story, St. Nicholas learned that the poor girls had decided among themselves that one of them would sell herself into slavery in order that the two others could marry in honor. On separate occasions, St. Nich olas tossed three bags of gold into each girl s window, so that all three y§re married with honor, and m the usual fashion, happily ever after. St. Nicholas died in 342, after being imprisoned by the Roman Emperor Diocletian and released by the first Christian emperor, Constantine. Fame Spreads It was not until sometime in the 11th Century that his fame spread beyond the small province where he was born lived and died. Seafarers picked up many of the legends and carried them with them to the modern world. Italian sailors took his bones from the chapel at Myra and carried them to Italy. Because the journey was over unusually calm seas, the sailors adopted St. Nicholas as their patron saint. The legends of St. Nicholas were then carried to Eng land and eventually to the New World. How author Washington Irving, song writer Clement Clark Moore, and cartoonist Thomas Nast created our present-day popular image of Santa Claus is quit* another story. i i RUFF IMPLEMENT CO. 1315 CALDWELL ST. PHONE 772 Open Letter to the Residents of the City of Newberry and Surrounding Area THE MAYOR, members of City Council and city employees wish to express our deep appreciation for the cordial relationships we have enjoyed during- the past. We know of no better time to express our ap preciation in being- able to serve you than during- this holiday season. WE STRIVE daily to show you our appreciation by furnishing you the best possible services. We shall continue to serve you to the best of our ability. We hope you will use the services made available to you by Council and that the use of the City’s facilities will be a constant remind er of our pleasant business associations. AS WE LOOK back over the year just past we fully realize the factors that have combined to make possible such an enjoyable year. We can think of any number of instances where your friendship has been of tremendous benefit to us, and it is with this thoug-ht in our hearts that we stop for a moment of this happy Yuletide to wish you all the joys of the season. We hope that your every Christmas wish will be granted, that this will be a most happy occasion for you and yours. WITH KINDEST reg-ards and best wishes for a most pleasant holiday season, Sincerely, E. H. Layton, Mayor 0. F. Armfield, Jr. C. A. Dufford, Sr. S. D. Paysing-er Clarence B. DeHart Cecil E. Merchant Dwig-ht W. Jones Members of Council