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BIG ENOUGH I had a card the other day from Winston Jones, former Newber- rian now residing in Easley. We appreciate the kind comments he has about The Sun in general and this column in particular. He sug gests that this chuckle, which ap peared recently in the Greenville News, would bear repeating in this “lively” column: “A government that is big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take everything you’ve got.” How true! THE RESPONSE Two weeks ago, I was rather disturbed about the action taken by certain college professors who thought no one should have any say so, except themselves, on the matter of courses taught, text books, lecturers, etc., and I said so in this column. Truthfully, at the time I wrote the column, the thought occurred to me “ this won’t be of much interest to many people” but I felt I had to say something about it. The response was amazing. I learned that many, many people felt the same way. And I was fur ther gratified to learn that others are disturbed at the abuse of this so-called “academic freedom.” Because of the interest shown in this subject, I am devoting the remainder of this column to an editorial of the air by Jesse Helms, outspoken vice-president of WR- AL-TV, Channel 5, Raleigh, N. C., on February 28. His editorial follows: Having read and re-read a re port adopted this week by the board of trustees of the University of North Carolina, it still resem bles nothing so much as a chicken- foot stew. There were a lot of words, but they said nothing. At least, not clearly. The report dealt with the sen sitive subject of “academic free dom,” which nobojy seems able to define in simple and satisfac tory terms. Mostly the discussion has the appearance of a brigade of straw men, set up for the sole purpose of being knocked down. Academic freedom, we take it, is something that everybody fav ors as long as there is some re sponsibility attached to it. This is the sort of string that is attach ed—or should be—to every type of freedom. Freedom :f the individ ual, which a great many people including us still think is import ant, does not include the freedom to holler “Fire!” in a crowded theatre. Nor, in the case of aca demic freedom, would we think anyone would plead for a profes sor’s right to distort truth by pre tending that he is speaking truth. Be that as it may, the Univer sity trustees should properly be concerned about academic free dom, but not in the corner where most of the cries and complaints originate. If the trustees want to find a denial of academic freedom, let them talk with the few profes sore of conservative persuasion on the University’s campuses. Three letters reached our desk within the past week emphasizing the point. Two of them were writ ten by University faculty mem bers. The third came from the wife of a faculty member. One professor sent some ma terial relating to the gold crisis confronting this nation. “I recent ly completed a study of this sub ject,’ he Wrote, ‘and in my judg ment the American people do not know the seriousness of the situa tion.” And then the faculty mem ber added: “Please do not use my name. It would cause me great difficulty here.” Another faculty member wrote —and these are his words: “There are some of us here who agree with your positions (referring to this station’s editorials) but of course we dare not say much about it.” The wife of a faculty member wrote: “My husband would prob ably lose his job if it were known that I am writing to you in this vein, but somebody really needs to look into ‘academic freedom’ here. They would get an eye full!” Admittedly, conservatives on a college campus are in the minority, and apparently there is no room for them to search for the truth, if their search leads them down avenues contradictory u» the views of the majority. Yet, the report of the visiting committee of the Uni versity trustees left the impres sion that faculty members holding “liberal” political and economic views are the ones who are being suppressed. This is nonsense. Anyone even vaguely familiar with the philoso phies at most colleges and univer sities is aware that the so-called “liberal” view has been dominant for a generation or more. Class rooms are used as political forums, in which professors lump together all who disagree with them as ”re- actionaries*” “Birchers^” “right- wing extremists” and “ultra-con servatives.” Simply said, there is little or no academic freedom for faculty members who would otherwise teach or advocate conservative philosophies. Meanwhile, liberal professors and instructors are free to agitate and campaign as they see fit. We would not deny them that right, however much and of ten we might disagree with them. For example, many a college stu dent has been persuaded that the House Un-American Activities Committee is an evil and tyran nical outfit. A student dropped by the other afternoon to state his belief, which he said he gained in class, that the national debt is meaningless and doesn’t matter. Shades of Lord Keynes! If th-ese are the kind of truths that the University trustees ad vocate in connection with their de fense of “academic freedom,” then it is clear that the trustees need to learn more about both truth and academic freedom. Also, the trus tees need to explain what was meant by their recommendation that professors be willing to throw off “traditions . . . that have fail ed.” Which traditions ? The public which provides the money for op erating the university has a right to know. The public also has a right to know how the trustees de fine “truth”—as well as “aca demic freedom.” In the light of situations existing at the Univer sity, the definitions thus far ad vanced are still too vague and sketchy. In fact, they border on being meaningless. More Candid In House, iM ■ ■ is i*. y.' fife 8 • • «re 7U ■ ■ V • < *v' ' ... - • Jiiili Call To Prayer Oh, Mighty God, Master of heaven and earth, we praise Thee for the joy of salvation and for Thy presence thart goes with us continually. Thou art the Lily of the Valley, also the Bright and Morning Star. Lift us out of the valleys of despondency and plant our feet on higher ground. Grant us forgiveness and mercy that our sins keep us not from Thy presence here and that we might live in Thy presence in eternity. Amen. ACADEMIC LEADER Among the 96 students honored as academic leaders during the Winthrop College traditional aca demic recognitions day ceremony, which pays tribute to students who make the dean’s list, was Marcia Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Todd of this city. Another candidate has thrown hie hat in the probate judge ring. Frank Harry Ward, now a mem ber of the city police department, announced today that he would be a candidate for the position which will be left vacant at the end of this year. The incumbent Probate Judge, E. Maxcy Stone, is not of fering for re-election. Two other candidates have previously an nounced: George R. Summer, now serving as Coroner, and R. Clay ton Smith. Mr. Ward, who is 34 yeers of age, was bom and reared in New berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ernest Ward. He and his wife, the former Clara Singley and three daughters, Susan, 11; Gail, 8; and Janet, 2, live at 318 Crosson St. Mr. Ward attended Newberry schools and was graduated from Newberry High School. He enter ed the United States Navy in 1945, and served over three years, mak ing several overseas trips during this time. From 1949 until 1955, he work ed at Newberry Mills as a loom fixer, a position he resigned to become a member of the Police department. Since being in the department, he has completed fingerprint school at State Law Enforcement Division headquarters in Colum bia, and since 1959 has been tak ing extension courses in law en forcement from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Ward is a member of West End Baptist Church. He will re sign his position the 15th of next month in order to conduct his campaign. Clyde Tindall's Father Dies Word was received in Newberry early Wednesday morning of the sudden death of W. M. Tindall at Neeses. Mr. Tindall was the father of Clyde Tindall of Newberry. In formation concerning funeral ar rangements were not available at press time. IS MAY DAY QUEEN CANDIDATE Miss Harriette Morehead, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy More- head of Newberry, is among the 24 candidates for May Queen at the University of South Carolina. As a contestant, she is representing Chi Omega sorority. Fol Steve Griffith, D. Paul “Jebbo' ed on March 6 that he Vrill be . „ , candidate for re-election to thilhounced his candidacy for House of Representatives in the I tion to the House of Represents- June Democratic primary. In mak* J tfygg f r0 jn Newberry. County. In ing the announcement, he said: me snnounccmenw nc d()1 h made ^ flowing I deeply regret the fact that ® our county will only have one seat in the House of Representatives for the next ten years because of our loss in population in the 1960 census. It is with great humility that I fully realize the confidence the people placed in me two years ago in electing me to serve them. I hope that my record of service, both at Columbia and at home, is such that you will again consider me for this office. “Being a businessman and a father; I have been very interest ed in local county matters such as our schools, our roads, our rural communities, our hospital, and all other phases of Newberry county life that will make this a better place for adults to make a living and for our children to grow up in. I have tried to give the people not only the three or four months I spend in Columbia, but full time representation for twelve months of the year. “As your representative on a state level it has been my pleas ure to serve on the House Agri culture and Conservation Commit tee, the House Military and Pub lic Affairs Committee, and on a special committee to investigate the public service fees charged common carriers in South Caro lina. My voting record in Colum bia plainly shows that I have tried to vote convictions of the people whom I represent. I have taken a firm stand on all matters, have attended every state-wide legisla tive session, voted on all roll-call votes, and expressed my views many times from the floor of the House. “My one ambition is to serve the people of Newberry County tc the best of my ability, and I hope you will consider giving me this opportunity for the coming two years.” W statement: “The most pressing need for Newberry County and South Caro lina is to increase the economic po tential of every one of its citizens. Our per capita income is among the lowest in the Nation and in order for us to achieve greater po tential wealth and to give to all of our citizens the opportunity to develop their full potential, the per capital income must be increased. “There are three areas of pri mary responsibility of our County and State Government. First and foremost is quality education on every level. The other two are in creased industrialization of diver sified industry and the stn wgthen- ing of our agriculture. Tremendous progress over the past years has been made in all of these areas. Fantastic appropriations have been made to build new and better schools. Technical education has increased tremendously. Our agri culture has diversified itself and especially in Newberry County have we experienced a virtual revolution in this area. Markets must be found for our agricultural products. Quality processing and all that relates to it must be ac complished for our agriculture to progress. Increased emphasis on industrialization of good diversi fied industry must be continued. In Newberry County this is of Brownies and Girl Scouts cluster around the party versary birthday cake, following the “Golden Day af the High School gymnasium. Doing honors with the knife ■7.^; jJ-rij BP ST-fSJf. m "V : Red Cross Fund Campaign To Begin Monday Monday, March 19th will mark the beginning of the annual Am erican Red Cross fund campaign, according to Lawrence Richardson, chairman of the Newberry County Red Cross chapter. The drive will continue through March 80th. In making the announcement, Mr. Richardson said “I am well aware that Newberry County has many drives for funds for causes that are just as worthy as the Red Cross. It is regrettable that we have to be canvassed so often, but as yet, we have not adopted any other system of collecting money for all of these worthy efforts. “There will be many people Admiring the Girl Scout Birthday Cake are, from left, A1 Wei- gle, president of the Newberry County Girl Scout Council; Mrs. L. Hart Jordan, who directed music for the Re-dedication pro gram, and Mrs. Charles Vernon, who was in charge of the pro gram. (Sunphoto) Mrs. Cora Burns Rites Saturday Mrs. Cora Lee Carter Burns, 79, died Thursday night at the Newberry County Memorial Hos pital after a short illness. She was born in Edgefield County, the daughter of the late John and Louisa Hopkins Carter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Women’s Miss ionary Society, Calvin Crozier Chapter of the UDC, and Ameri can Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Marguerite Burns and Miss Evelyn (Red) Burns, both of Newberry; and one sister, Mrs. W. B. Jeter of Ninety Six. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3:30 Saturday afternoon at Whitaker Funeral Home by Dr. Neil E. Truesdell. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Pres ton McAlhany, Clyde Tindall, Prof. T. E. Epting, Herman Lang ford, Ernest Layton, and Mack Adams. Serving as honorary pallbear ers were Jesse Dickert, Eugene Blease, Tom Wicker, John Fraz ier, Leo Hendrix, Cblie Dowd, Jimmie Price, Earl Bergen, J. W. Cook, Richard Baker, Dr. E. J. Dickert, Dr. B. M. Montgomery, Dr. R. E. Livingston, Jim Taylor, Dave Hayes, Louis Floyd, Fred Rodelsperger, R. T. Albrecht and Harry Avedisian. Assisting with the flowers were Mrs. Margaret McAlhany, Mrs. ... A , working to make this campaign a pnme importance if we are to pro- success £_ peopIe who have nothing vide for our younger generation the opportunity to live and work in Newberry County. We must not become discouraged. We must con tinue to sell our story of the vast potential that awaits industry in Newberry County to people out side the State of South Carolina. “Progress cannot be accomplish ed in a day, a month or a year. Progress must be geared to the over-all advancement for the good of all our people. Believing that progress can be made in all of these areas, I am agsui: offering for the House of Representatives from Newberry County. As I have in the past supported these meas ures, I will continue to do so in the future for the benefit of all the people of Newberry County and South Carolina.” Baptists To Have Clinic Rev. Ralph Rhyne, Moderator of the Reedy River Baptist Asso ciation announces that an Associa- tional Evangelistic Clinic will be held at Glenn Street Baptist Church on Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. The Evangelistic Committee of the Association for this year will be presented with a review of its work for the coming year. The committee members, and their as- sociational office, are: Rev. Chas. Hood, Clerk; Rev. J. W. King Jr., Treasurer; Rev. .Ralph Rhyne, Moderator; Rev. Ray Timmerman, Sunday School Superintendent; Mrs. James Mitchell, Training Un ion Director; John Graham, Broth erhood President; Mrs. I. M. Smith, Woman’s Missionary Un ion President; Raymond Reed, Mu sic Director; Rev. Arden J. Stew art, Public Relations Director, and Rev. Charles Lucado, Evangelistic Chairman and accordingly, chair man of this committee. Plans for an Associatioral-wide Julia Tindall, Mrs. Louise Tay- Simultaneous Evangelistic Cnzsade lor, Mrs. Dessa Layton, Mrs. Sue Hutchinson, Mrs. Ruth Dickert, Mrs. Clara Partridge, and Mrs. Helen Albrecht. will be presented at the clinic Dr. E. C. Brown, pastor of Shandon Baptist Church, Colum bia, will be key-note speaker. to gain except a feeling of pride in trying to help someone else. “I feel that everyone in Newber ry County knows what the blood program means,” Mr. Richardson continued. “The continuation of the Red Cross in Newberry Coun ty is left up to us as individuals If we want the Red Cross to con tinue, we will support this cam paign.” Following are some of the ac complishments of the Red Cross during 1961 in South Carolina. Nearly a million dollars worth of whole blood and derivatives dis tributed without charge for the product. Thirty-seven thousand persons trained in first aid and life sav ing skills. Collected 39,000 pints of bloo< from volunteers that lives might be saved and suffering eased. Gave counsel, guidance and, when needed, financial assistance to Saturday, March 17 will be New- >erry College Day in the County and will afford everyone who has not already given to the College Building and Endowment Fund he opportunity to do his rcart. The million dollar fund ra sing campaign will have its fins a re* port meeting on Monday night, 7:00 o’clock at the college. This is the 105th anniversary of Newberry College. It has very of ten been referred to as “Newber ry County’s Greatest Asset.” Pas tor Kenneth B. Wilson des the College as our largest an< potential Christian Congregation. Whatever 'Newberry College means to the thousands of individ ualn and families in the County is being expressed in subscription* to meet the critical needs which are to be remedied by the million dol lar building and endowment pro gram. More then 50 ladies in the coun ty have formed a division in the Newberry College Campaign or ganization. A meeting of the group was held Wednesday morn ing at Smeltzer Hall. Dr. A. G. D. Wiles, President, outlined the needs of the college and Miss Mar garet Paysinger presided at the meeting. The entire division will complete its work by Monday night and will attend the vic tory dinner to be ’'eld in Kauf- mann Hall at 7 o’clock. The ladies will call on individuals and busi nesses in the same manner as the members of the men’s organi zation. Serving as leaders of the divi sion are Mrs. Ralph P. Baker, Mrs. John F. Clarkcon, Mrs. Louis C. Floyd, Mrs. Steve C. Griffith, Mrs. Waldo Huffman, Mrs. Hart Jordan, Mrs. Kemper Lake, Mrs. Gerald Paysinger, Miss Margaret Paysinger and Mrs. C. M. Smith. The big idea for Newberry Col lege Day on Saturday is to offer everyone in the County the oppor tunity to contribute. WKDK is co placed in a promi Materials and be sent to all ei nesday to prepare th Saturday program. It i* < that all will cooperate leaders of the campaign prepared for this There are about 909 the College living in the 161 students from the presently enrolled, about 5000 Lutherans in ty and they are pait of There that the Lutherans will 1 way in generous giving; since the College offers ties to young people of all inatkms, it is expected that one will participate in the financial needs. _ About 000 a year is contributed Lutherans to meet the 01 needs of the College. This enables the College to offer its dents reasonable tuition and about $350 a year less than actual cost of operating the lege. This means that a her of Newberry County Yc people can attend Newberry lege even though they might the funds to go to another Day students at Newberry about $600 a year, ^lOO les* the cost of boarding on This means thet a local st can save as much as $2000 four year college education. Having Newberry ColU this County has proven great cultural and economic and one that deserves very ous support. BIRTHDAY ■?" t ^ > <• thousands of servicemen, veterans and their families confronted with • °P era ting fully in the broadcast personal emergencies or other I information and directions. Sev- welfare problems. eI ^ al of the leaders of the campaign will speak about the program dur ing the broadcast. All stores and factories are being asked to offer their employees the opportunity to fill out a card to record their gifts. Businesses that have full participation of employees will be presented with a placard to be Relief operations in four coun ties, following tornadoes and in one county following a major fire. The organization provided lead ership in Red Cross for promising young people of high school and college age, also, continued educa tional and service projects among elementary school students. April Begins Cancer Month The fight against cancer in New berry County begins April 1st and continues throughout the month. The Cancer Crusade is being sponsored by the Newberry Busi ness and Professional Women’s Club and the County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs with Mrs. Marion Roberts, Health chairman of the Newberry BPW, and Mrs. W. C. Koon, Health chair man of the HD clubs serving as city and county chairmen respect ively. Mrs. Betty Monroe will be special gifts chairman. The color ed crusade will be under the di rection of Mrs. Bernice Rutherford and Mrs. Ganell Ruff, chairman and co-chairman. Statistics show that cancer will strike one out of every four per sons in Newberry County during their life time if a cure is not found. Only one out of every three cancer patients is being cured. The medical profession has suffi cient knowledge today to save one out of every two cancer patients diagnosed early. The slogan for this year’s cru sade, “To Cure More, Give More” is the only hope in the fight a- gainst the dread disease. & NAMED OFFICER Miss Brenda Truett, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Truett of Newberry, has been named cor responding secretary of Zeta Tan Alpha social sorority at the Uni versity of South Carolina. March 18: Mrs. McBeth S Mrs. Emerson Jones, Elgin Sheppard, Judy King, Betty M roe, Clifford Shealy, Tom with, Mary Bryan Parr, Mrs. sie Heller, David T. Werts. March 19: Raymond Blair, I Hayes, Tony Bowers, Pressley Boozer, Jr., Eugene Brossy, James A. Underwood. March 28: Harry Dominick, liam Harris, C. W. Bowers, E. B. Setzler, Mrs. Pope L. ford, Jr., Eleanor Ridgeway, W. W. Watkins, Mrs. Marvin Long, Janice Whitaker, Mrs. K. Harmon. March 21: Dan Bradley, Harvey Richardson, Wade Pitts, Davis, Mrs. Wiliam H. Ha Mary Sue Clary, S. A. Jr., Abbie Abrams Martin. March 22: Mrs. Willard Danny McHargue, Mrs. Hal Koi Sr., Mrs. J. C. Atkison, Mrs. ney Carter, Norma Ruff, John A. Lindler, Jr., T Spotts. March 23: Mrs. Frank M Mrs. L. D. Nichols, Joyce man, Larry Danielson, Linda drop, Mrs. J. W. Smith, L B. Bcdenbaugh, Miss Jo S March 24: Mrs. Fred Ri Mrs. Jeff Waldrop, Richard kins, Hayne Shealy. 1 - 'mmm.