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. Kr: * PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1961 Sun 1218 Coikfe Street NEWBERRY. S. C. WASHINGTON A "SMALL BL >i U w PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY O. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner Second-Class postage paid at Newberry, South Carolina. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2.00 per year in ad vance; six months, $1.25. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS By SPECTATOR “So runs my dreams but what arn I? An infant crying in the night; an infant crying for the light; and with no lan guage but a cry." So says Tennyson, in his In Memoriam. Well now! Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, said a great pat riot. So, what about it ? Do you remember the story of the lad who put in his fin ger in the dyke and kept it there for a long time so that the impact of the heavy sea would not quickly enlarge the hole and flood the city? I am not just rambling; I am thinking of the urgent need for watchfulness, lest we lose our liberties by inertia and drowsy acceptance of whatever may be done. I have long regarded cranks, kickers and all objectors as serving a useful purpose. Why didn’t we rise up in strength and vigor when the un employment Compensation Act was virtually foisted on us by the Roosevelt Administration? Why did we so calmly accept Social Security, thinking for the moment of the Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance? Perhaps the basic idea ap pealed to our people; and I am not challenging the worth or value of those services; wdiat I am thinking of is that we readily accepted the intervention of the Federal Govern ment. And so today: We run to Washington; we appeal to our Senators and Representatives for this, that and the other day after day. The notable attitude of most people is a vigorous repudia tion of Socialism and Paternalism in words, but an equally vigorous appeal for the fruits of socialism and paternalism In fact. Where are we today ? Whatever Mr. Kennedy wants, advo cates or sponsors must run rough-shod over all our cherish- -ed principles, ideals, laws and customs. We, as a State, live, move and have our being in the bright light of Washington. Not only did Washington send troops into Little Rock, but Washington now sends hundreds of marshalls into Ala bama. Did you hear any great blasts in Congress? No! Why? Well, a Congressman who shews himself a real champion of our constitutional liberty will be treated scornfully; he will see the smile of presidential favor turn to a scowd of disapproval. We have in Congress a number of old political hacks whose governing motive is to stand in with the Party, and, especial ly, the President. The President is the Party and the Ruler! Who repudiates the invasion of Alabama? The Governor of Alabama was exactly right when he declared his inten tion to arrest Federal Marshalls who act unlawfully. I’ve read that the Federal authorities seek injunctions and criminal action against some officials of Alabama. According to ancient law a group of people acting in con cert to violate a State law are guilty of criminal conspiracy. But behold the new day and what it brings forth: those con spirators come South with the smile of approval, full moral (or immoral) support of the President and with the conniv ance of the Federal authorities! In the field of foreign affairs, where are we? The bungling in Cuba was being fomented, organized ( fostered and sup ported by Mr. Kennedy’s regime) although our Government was solely declaring to the world that we would take no military action against Castro. And, by accident, that is or was the truth for a more farcical invasion was never known; it can hardly be regarded as Military, a practice maneuver by Boy Scouts would have been more effective. With the Communists we are about as weak and ineffective as we were in Cuba. A long time ago Spectator suggested that we blockade the Cuban ports until full restitution was made for all American property expropriated by Castro. As usual, we waited and waited. Finally Russia and other coun tries rallied to Castro. Senator Tillman’s favorite quotation from Latin was the -essence of political—and military wisdom “Suaviter m modo, fortiter in re"—-Translated, it bespeaks the suggestion of Theodore Roosevelt—“Tread softly but carry a big stick." (Smooth and easy in manner but strong and vigorous in -action). One wag claims that the greatest hidden force behind goverr-ment today is the or- ganizeo horse farmers. His contentic is they are striving to eliminr ’ the automobile to bring back i ' horse and buggy. * * * Many politicians and b or san er ats have yet to under stand that for millions of people, and thousands of business en terprises, the motor vehicle is as neces- s a r y as a hammer is for a carpen- C. W. Harder ter. These characters still look upon the automobile as a luxury. * * * In fact, there have been times when some of the nation’s bureaucrats have publicly been quite apologetic over fact there are many automobiles in U. S. while the poor people of lower Slobbovia have so few. * * * Of course, they either Ignore, or are ignorant, of the fact that the automobile is a prime supplier of jobs and that many independent businesses are en gaged in the selling or servic ing of motor vehicles. * * * As any drive through the Main Streets of America will readily show, a major back bone of the community’s busi ness life ar 1 ** the independent car dealers .vho are also in many cases community leaders for civic betterment. * * * Thus, it is interesting to see Congressman Stan Tupper come out opposed to any con tinuation of the extra one cent tax on gasoline put through to finance the so-called super high way program. * * * He points out the fallacy of (c) National Federation of Indfpendtnt Buglne»« “temporary” taxes. The first one cent tax per gallon was a temporary tax in 1932 to fight the depression. It became per manent in 1941. In 1951 to help finance Korean War the tax be came a temporary 2 cent one, and in 1956 another temporary one cent was added and in 1959 another temporary one cent. ' * * * Congressman Chester Mer- row has also taken a public stand against the temporary one cent additional gas tax be ing continued. He points out that $1.7 billion of taxes paid to the federal government in highway user taxes, largely all from “temporary" taxes, are diverted to other uses. * * * Congressman John Ashbrook also takes quite a public stand against the continuation of “temporary” taxes. He points out that during the Korean War a 10% “temporary” excise tax was placed on automobiles. This tax, which adds about $200 to the price of a car and brings in over $1V4 billion yearly, has never been repealed, either. * * * It is a curious commentary on bureaucratic thinking, if the mental processes they engage in can be dignified as thinking. * * * Here is a nation whose steel industry practically depends on the auto business. In addition, many other business and jobs depend on it. Some economists say collapse of American auto industry would bring about the complete collapse of entire U. S. economy. * * * Yet, in government, both state and federal, there are those bureaucrats who strive mightily to discourage both the sale and the use of the products of this key American industry. Perhaps never in history have so - many with feet in public trough worked so hard to kill goose that lays golden eggs. amount to a row of pins. DuPont has many competitors; so has General Motors. So where is the right of our Government to intervene? Can’t the Courts, the Congress and the Executive Depart ments think of building and enriching our National Economy instead of holding a club over every large business ? Aren’t we fortunate to have DuPont, General Motors and all our great enterprise ? Has Henry Ford complained of General Motors? Who complains ? Why ? ? In the beginning I was telling of the need for eternal vig ilance as a means of liberty. A couple of small incidents have come to mind: two members of a Grand Jury seem to have- made revelations of proceedings of the Grand Jury. A judge is quoted as saying that no statement is valid except by the whole Grand Jury. When I was a law student I think all pro ceedings of a Grand Jury were secret exxcept as reported officially to the Court in session. The Grand Jury is a body charged ’with the oversight of affairs and must be discreet. A certain county supply bill failed of passage because the Senator incorporated a provision conferring authority on him to reject appointments or provisions. Knowing only what the man in the street says of this, I am of the opinion that what this Senator suggested is really common practice, most Senators governing their counties, notwithstanding that every such provision or practice is plainly unconstitutional; and is still unconstitutional when the House members join the Senator in managing the coun ty. “The Legislative, Executive and Judicial powers shall be forever separate and distinct." We are feeding millions of Soviet satellites; we are spread ing' our billions and our men all over the world; we are feed ing and strengthening Communists, while enfeebling our na tion at home. Our American citizens are being hamstrung in Imsmess and almost ruined by taxation while we nobly pose 38 Shining Lights to mankind! Mr. Kennedy isn’t at fault in much of this, but our Con gress is. Let’s be brave and look at facts: why should our Courts compel DuPont to sell the stocks it holds in General Motors? Was it a crime to buy the stock? No! W T ell, how has it be come a crime? Of course it is a civil action, but the moral effect is the same. When DuPont bought that stock it probably saved a great American industry from ruin. It really was a good service to the Economy of our Nation. I am not a stockholder in Du Pont or General Motors. But if I were my holdings wouldn’t Well, haven’t you often wondered about our wasteful practice of throwing corn cobs, sawdust all over the land, instead of utilizing the inherent value of these things?? “In a small laboratory, a Government scientist is working on a kind of modern-day alchemy: Finding a way to turn cheap, plentiful waste materials into valuable electricity generating fuel." “If the procedures he has developed work on a large scale as w T ell as on a tiny one, such lowly by-products as sugar cane residue, corn cobs, peanut shells and sawdust could serve to produce electricity, he says, ‘at least as efficiently’ as the most advanced conventional pow r er plant now operat ing. The secret lies in harnessing the energy naturally given off by the decomposition of this vegetable matter; the chem ical reactions thus created emit a form of electrical energy". “Dr. Sisler’s device is a ‘biochemical fuel cell’—a new ap plication of a century-old idea. A fuel cell, essentially, is a chemical generator of electricity akin to a storage battery; it converts chemical energy directly into electricity without first making mechanical power. But the fuels mainly tried until now, oxygen and hydrogen gas, are considered too ex pensive for wide commercial application.“ “Besides low cost, enthusiasts say, a biochemical fuel cell would w T ork in any climate. While it’s still in a primitive stage of development, Dr. Sisler is convinced his cell can provide the basis for an inexpensive, low-voltage power source for many residential, industrial, military and outer- space applications. Equally enthusiastic is Dr. John Welsh, formerly with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and currently pres ident of Joseph Kaye & company a Cambridge research and development firm. Dr. Welsh, w r ho has been working inde pendently on similar experiments, proclaims: ‘I’ve never seen anything with so many exciting possible applications in my years in the energy field’." SENATOR STROM RMOND More Aid-Less Loyalty? THE SENATE will soon be em broiled in another fight oyer fed eral aid to education, with many controversial issues to be settled. This fight will be over the bill to extend and expand the National Defense Education Act of 1958 > and to remove from the Act its requirements for participants to execute an oath in support of the Constitution and also a non-com munist affidavit. THE NATIONAL Education Association and other federal aid advocates |-seized on pub lic concern over Soviet Sputnik I to win passage of the National Defense Edu cation Act. The Act provides loans and grants to in dividuals and educational institu tions and schools to promote study in subjects which aid ad vocates rationalized to be in any way connected with the national defense. AS WITH MOST other govern ment programs, this was alleged to be a temporary expedient. Now, however, aid advocates are striving to make many of the fea tures of the Act permanent. They are also trying to broaden the scope of the assistance by making it applicable to more areas and subjects which are completely un related to defense. In fact, some are advocating removal of all re strictions so any subject can be eligible for inclusion under the program. IN ADDITION, generous aid to private and parochial schools is to be provided as a payoff for those who refrained from oppos ing the general federal aid to ed ucation bill because it did not pro vide aid for private and parochial schools. ALL OF THIS concerns me very much, but I am even more concerned about the effort being made to remove from the law the existing loyalty oath and non communist affidavit requirements. These requirements were written into the law in 1958 without any Cmaafel CHANNEL... AUGUSTA • GEORGIA SUNDAY, JUNE 1*. 1961 7:30 3:00 8:30 11:45 12:45 1:30 4:30 5:00 3:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 AM—Church In The Horn* AM—Primitive Baptist Church AM—Parade of Quartets AM—Lewis Family PM—House Hunters PM—Disney Presents PM—Leave It To Beaver PM—National Valvet PM—The Fllntstones PM—Maverick PM—Lawman PM—The Rebel PM—Alfred Hitchcock PM—Loretta Young Theater PM—Hong Kong PM—Assignment Underwater PM—Racket Squad M —Sign Off MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 7:00 AM—Today 7:25 AM—Local News 7:30 AM—Today 8:25 AM—Local News 8:30 AM—Today 9:15 AM—The Debbie Drake Show 9:30 AM—Love That Bob 10:00 AM—Say When 10:30 AM—Play Your Hunch 11:00 AM—Price Is Right 11:30 AM—Concentration 12:00 N —Truth or Consequences 12;30 PM—It Cduld Be You 12:85 PM—NBC News 1:00 PM—About Faces 1:25 PM—Mid-day Report 1:30 PM—Number Please 2:00 PM—Day In Court 2:30 PM—Loretta Young Show 3:00 PM—Queen For A Day 3:30 PM—Who Do You Trust 4:00 PM—Make Room For Daddy 4:30 -*M—American Bandstand 5:00 PM—Tombstone Territory '•30 PM—Boston BlaeVfe MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1961 6:00 PM—Mr. Ed 6:30 PM—Weatherman 6:35 PM—Evening Edition 6:45 PM—NBC News— Huntley-Brinkley Report 7:00 PM—Lockup ' 7:30 PM—Cheyenne 8:30 PM—Wells Fargo 9:00 PM—The Best of Post 9:30 PM—Adventures Is Paradise 10:30 PM—Peter Gunn 11:00 PM—News 11:05 PM—Weather 11:10 PM—Sports Life 11:15 PM—Jack Paar 1:00 AM—Sign Off TUESDAY, JUNE 20. 1961 6:00 PM—La Fevres 6:30 PM—Weatherman 6:35 PM—Evening Edition 6:45 PM—NBC News— Huntley-Brinkley Report 7:00 PM—Bachelor Father 7:30 PM—My Three Sons particular stir because of the jus tifiably increased concern since World War II over the commu nist threat to our national se curity. Shortly after the war sim ilar provisions were written into the National Science Foundation Act and the Taft-Hartley Act. The Taft-Hartley provision was strengthened in 1959 by adding a criminal statute. In fact, all Gov ernment employees, civilian and military, (including my staff) have executed such an oath and VCjpl o 1 TYl shy* SOME EDUCATORS and stu dents have objected to the loyalty and affidavit provisions and a number of colleges have refused to participate in the program be cause the requirements are “offen sive to academic freedom.” IN 1959 THEN-SENATOR Kennedy tried to repeal the re quirements in the Senate, and ha lost by a one-vote margin. He tried it again last year, and al though the Senate took some modified action—which many be lieved to strengthen rather than weaken the requirements — the House refused to take action. This year the Administration’s bill extending the Act contains a ; repealing provision. ! THE LOYALTY AND affidavit requirements should not be offen sive to anyone who has a whit of patriotism about him, although I realize that the communists have effectively sold the idea that patriotism is old-fashioned and have given that word an odious connotation. Furthermore, the freedom of no one is destroyed by these requirements, for par ticipation in the program is vol untary. Although the Act sails under the fla^ of defense, there is no “draft provision” and no com pulsion to participate. IF ONE IS patriotic enough to conscientiously and voluntarily participate in a defense program, he should have no qualms about signing a disclaimer as to commu nist beliefs and. membership in communist organizations. The in vestment of tax funds in the edu cation of those who are reluctant to execute such an affidavit would be a highly “speculative” invest ment from a defense standpoint. 6:00 PM—Rifleman 0:30 PM—Wyatt Earp 9:00 PM—Sfacraeoach West 10:00 PM—J.F.K. Report 11:00 PM—News 11:05 PM—Weelher 11:10 PM—Sports Life 11:15 PM—Jack Paar 1:00 AM—Sion Off WEDNESDAY. JUNE 21. 1M1 0:00 PM—Bugs Bunny 6:30 PM—Weatherman 6:35 PM—Evening Edition 6:45 PM—NBC News- „ „ Huntley-Brinkley Report 7:00 PM—Do>ma Reed 7:30 PM—Wagon Train 8:30 PM—Price Is Right 9:00 PM—Kraft Mystery Theater 10:00 PM—Naked City 11:00 PM—News 11:05 PM—Weather 11:10 PM—Sports Life 11:15 PM—Jack Paar 1:00 AM—Sign Off THURSDAY. JUNE 22. 1961 6:00 PM—Huckleberry Hound 5:30 PM—Weatherman 0:35 PM—Evening Edition 6:45 PM—NBC News— Huntley-Brinkley Report 7:00 PM—Whlrlybirds 7:30 PM—Two Faces West 8:00 PM—Manhunt 8:30 PM—Real McCoys 9:00 PM—Sea Hunt 9:30 PM—Ernie Ford 10:00 PM—Untouchables 11:00 PM—News 11:05 PM—Weather 11:18 PM—Sports Life 11:15 PM—Jack Paar Show 1:00 AM—Sign Off FRIDAY. JUNE 23. 1961 6:00 PM—Bat Masterson 6:30 PM—Weatherman 6:38 PM—Evening Eo. ' r 8:45 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:05 11:10 11:18 1:00 PM—Bine Angel PM—Ossie A Harriett PM—Westinghouee Playhouse PM—Lawless Years PM—77 Sunset Strip PM—Detectives PM—Law and Mr. Jones PM—Sports Life PM—Jack Pear Show AM—Sign Off SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1901 7:30 AM—Farm ft Home Hour 0:00 AM—Sheriff John 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:W) 11:30 12:00 1:30 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7.«»H *:*0 9:00 10:*n 11:00 12:15 JIM—Pip T AM—Shari The Piper Short Subject AM—Fury AM—Lone Ranger N —Ton Ten Dance PM—NBC Major Lei PM—The Rhythm PM—Big Time Wrestling PM—Tab Hunter Show PM—Surfslde Six PM—'■Bonenve PM—Tall Man PM—Lawrence Walk PM—The Americans PM—Asphalt Jungle AM—Sign Off AMERICANA Schedule Subject to Last Minute Changes and Corrections As old Cato the Censor, of ancient Rome always <• aid, “And, moreover, Carthage must be destroyed," so should we with equal and undeviating resolution declare: And, moreover, let us return to our glorious isolation, build ing anew* on the foundations of Washington, and repudiating Soviet Russia, as was our American policy until Mr. Roose velt took Russia to his bosom and tried to live cheek by jowl with the murderous crew that openly plots our downfall; so let us cleanse our house at home of every trace of commun ism. Cumberland, Maryland Cities To Soft mk Cumberland, Maryland, is a scenic, industrial and commercial city of nearly 40,000 population, second largest city in Maryland and larg est city between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh, Pa. Its trading: population, including neighboring sections of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is over six times that of the city itself. In the shadow of the Allegheny Mountains, Cumberland spreads out across a valley of the historic Potomac River. Residents can point out the spot % where George Washington lived and where the British defended the town against Indians. Cumberland is known as the “military birthplace” of George Washington. The first President came to the Cumber land area when he was 16, as a surveyor for Lord Fairfax. He got his first taste of frontier life at nearby Oldtown. Later, at Fort Cumberland, he was to learn mili tary tactics and strategy, to suc ceed to Ms first military com mand and, as President, to re view troops during the famed Whiskey Rebellion. \ On Scenic Route 40, about eight miles from Cumberland, is the first toll house built on the “Old Cumberland Roa<^’ erected in 1833. Route 40, the national “Old Trails,” extends from the Atlan tic to the Pacific and is the larg est stretch of improved highway in the world, as well as the coun try’s most popular east-west route. Cumberland is only five miles' from the historic Mason and Dixon. Line. The Cumberland Bone Cave, four miles northwest, has been the scene of outstanding discov eries of fossilized remains of ani mals that roamed the Appalachiam Mountains. The Narrows, a fa miliar Cumberland landmark, provided early pioneers a pas sageway through the. mountains. Lover’s Leap, on the way through the Narrows, rises 900 feet above the road and' offers a splendid view of the city. From the top of this rock, according to legend, an Indian CMef and his maiden leaped to their deaths. Increase 4-H Awards h ExpaftM Junior Sears Provides 12 Trips to Chicoga For the first time in its 87 year history, the 4-H leader ship program in 1961 will offer 12 national $400 college schol arships to outstanding 4-H Club members. Previously two $400 college scholarships were granted, and the top eight winners nationally were brought to the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Gold- filled medals ^ A . of honor for ModolAword county champions will be in creased from two to four. ^ Norman C. Mindrum, direc tor of the National 4-H Service Committee, announced that the new expanded awards pro- gram also provides an all expense trip to the national 4-H Congress for first-place winner in each state. Awards this year will be provided for the first time by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation, he said, which also sponsors the national 4-H home improve ment program. To be eligible for a state or national award, the club member must be over 14 years of age- and have satisfactorily LEADERSHIP completed three years of dub work with emphasis on leader ship projects. The state Extension staff will name state winners. A. committee of 12 Extension, workers will judge state win ners' records to determine those worthy of national awards. From the outset of organized club work in the 1920’s, junior leadership training has been, recognized as a vital compo nent of 4-H growth, according to Mr. Mindrum. Definite leadership projects were of fered by a few states as early as 1923. The present leadership awards program is being am plified, Mindrum said, and it is expected that current enroll ment will exceed the 170,000 boys and girls who participated in 1960. Of this number, ap proximately 109,000 served as assistant or project leaders. Leader training is directed by the Cooperative Extension Service and carried out by volunteer adult leaders in each club. It is estimated that 25 per cent of the 302,500 adult volun teer leaders now serving 4-Kt were former junior leaders, Mindrum declared. Additional information re garding the 4-H leadership awards program can be ob tained from county Extension agents, local leaders, or the state Extension office, he said. AMERICANA C>'*» to Independence, Missouri . <-x :•£•iv&x - 'x-A'-'-A: .fry.:#'* yJMVAVjfcy. PiSfe Independence, v m w — 1849. F4r : many years it was western terminus of transportation on the Missouri River and starting pbdnt for pioneers of the California, Oregon and Santa Fe trails. Jackson County, Missouri, was named *ft«r^Andrew JackSon; its county seat named after Jackson’s first love* independence. The historic jail and museum at Independence reflects some of the city's colorful history. Here Frank James, Quantrill and other “nota bles” were held. A modern library and museum is a tribute to one of Independence’s most colorful and famous citizen, Harry S. Truman. The former President resides in Independence and maintains an office in the Truman Library and Museum, the realiza tion of his dream of a research center and museum of the Presi dency. Today, Independence is a city of 60,000 people. Nearby industries and excellent Mghways linking Independence with the Greater Kansas City area have made In dependence an outstanding resi dential city. Some 60 local indus tries employ about 6 000. making ■M ■Mm a variety of products. Signts to see in Independence include the Truman home and museum; the original log cabin Court House, erected in 1827 and the oldest Court House west of the Mississippi River; the grave of Jim Bridger, famous western explorer and scout; and the World Headquarters, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Auditorium (shown above, this building has a spa cious chamber seating 6,000 peo ple). Not far away, at Old Sibley, Missouri, is the Fort Osage Resto ration. Fort Osage was the first outpost of the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. The Fort was built in 1808 on the banks of the Missouri by William Clark, joint commander of the Lewis and Clark expedition. : Xm w m 3