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THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1963 1218 College Street. Newberry, S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY O. F. Armfield, Jr., Ownei Second-Class Postage Paid at Newberry, South Carolina. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2.00 per year in ad vance :Six Months $1.25. MANION : FORUM • For the past throe years, a Cal ifornia corporation has regularly sent a bill for services rendered to the Treasury department. The company charges the U. S. a ser vice fee of ten per cent for the money it collects for the govern ment from the company’s em ployees. The company contends that ten per cent is a fair rate of return for calculating, handling the pa per work, and for expenses and re sponsibility involved in withhold ing and forwarding the income taxes owed to the Federal govern ment by its employees. The Treas ury Department ignores these in voices, of course, but since the Government never destroys any papers, there must be quite a pile of these unpaid bills stacked up there by this time. President Kennedy has written in a periodical that he has five common aims for business and government: (1) getting our econ omy back to maximum operation; (2) speeding our rate of growth; (3) improving our competitive po sition in world markets; (4) avoiding inflation and (5) equal izing opportunity for all. Every patriotic citizen wall ap- plaude each of these aims. We differ from the President’s state ments only in the manner by which these things can be accomplished. We believe we can get the econ omy back to maximum operation by cutting government expendi tures drastically so that the con fiscatory taxes on individuals and corporations can be cut drastically, i To speed our rate of growth, we believe we should encourage new investments and make it worth while for people with money to in vest it in business. We must give the entrepreneur his chance in the world. Anyone who goes into bu siness today cannot be said to be going into business for himself. He is going into a 50-50 partner ship with the government, because half of what he earns goes to support governmental bureaucra cy.. Our position in world markets . .••>n be improved by preventing our government from underwriting businesses in other lands. A large part of tax money paid by our own business concerns, goes to support foreign business, often those com peting actively with American companies for world business. While the Administration pre tends deep concern about unem ployment here, Poland got a loan from us to build a steel mill, and then Brazil got a loan so that it could buy a steel mill from Poland. While all this was going on, steel workers here were worrying about unemployment. We believe inflation cannot be avoided by using a deficit financ ing in meeting government bills. We can avoid inflation by reducing the Federal budget, paying off the debt of the United States and buying back the Federal Reserve System from the international bankers. Every citizen of this country has an equal oportunity to be come anything he wishes to be come. If he fails, it is probably his own fault. You cannot legislate success. The government can do many things for America. It can elimi nate the temporary, wartime measures that are no longer valid. It can stop special taxes on tele phone calls, for instance, and it can eliminate the system of with- SENATOR! ■STRO HURMOND Reports PEOPLE An Assassin’s Bullet THE ASSASSINATION of the 35th President of the Unit ed States has shocked and sad dened Americans of all political persuasions. This act of perfi dy closed a brilliant political career of one of the most per sonable and popular Presidents ever to serve our nation. There were many disagreements with President John F. Kennedy’s policies and proposals, but his personal popularity, according to opinion polls, continued at an unusually high level. . THIS TRAGEDY contains toahy lessons. Some, who have sought to mix blame with their grief, credit the assassination to all who have dissented from the policies of the New Fron tier. Actually, the fatal shots were apparently fired by a com munist. This man had renounced American citizenship to the U. S. Embassy in Moscow upon moving to the Soviet Union a few years ago. When, however, he wanted to return here, our embassy was tolerant of his anti- American views and his pro communist sympathies, and thus loaned him $435 to return to America. On his return, he dis tributed leaflets and spoke out for Castro, being very active in the pro-communist Fair Play for Cuba Committee. In June of this year, the State Department issued him a new passport de spite has background which also included an undesirable dis charge from the U. S. Marine Corps. TO A COMMUNIST the life of any individual is not worth much because it is society—the planned society—which counts most. To an American who cher ishes freedom and individual rights, a life is indeed dear, even where deep political differences exist. Under the American sys tem we settle our differences at the ballot box. Under the com munist system, ideological dif ferences are settled with a bloodbath, individually and col lectively. This is just one of many reasons why we cannot continue to tolerate the com munist ideology, especially in our own midst. AS A CONSEQUENCE of the tragic murder of President Ken nedy, we now have a new na tional leader. President Lyndon Johnson is. one of the most ca pable and experienced public of ficials I know. My relationships with him in the Senate, where he has served as Majority Lead er and Vice President, have been pleasant, even though we have not agreed on all issues. IN VIEW OF his announced plans to push for enactment of the so-called civil rights legisla tion and the tax legislation as proposed, I am certain we will be in disagreement on more oc casions. I was very favorably impressed, however, to hear the President recently give on tele vision an eloquent testimony in support of our form of govern ment with its unique system of divided and separated powers and our thriving “capitalist,” free enterprise economy. 1 was par ticularly pleased with his praise of our “capitalist” economy because all too many have been shamed by communist propa ganda into looking upon “capi talism” as a bad word connoting exploitation. IN THIS INTERVIEW, the President, then Vice President, also expressed a strong measure of devotion to our country and to the importance of preserving our freedoms. Likewise brought out in this interview were his background and interest in our defense and space programs. In the Senate he served as chairman of both the Prepared ness Investigating Subcommit tee and the Space Committee, having in effect fathered our present space exploration pro gram. IT IS DIFFICULT to assess what course the new President’s administration will set for our nation until he has had the time to chart his course aside from the policies he has inherited. I hope that his main aim will be the preservation of freedom at home and the extension of free dom around the world. If so, he will have the strong support of an overwhelming majority of Americans. Sincerely, ifcunvw "t&juLTLnnflJ&TiA. holding taxes from wages. This v system was started 20 years ago as a temporary, emergency meas- ure to help win the war. It may have been all right under war con ditions, but it is not all right as a steady, permanent diet. It is not a formal function of business to do the work of collecting taxes. When a taxpayer has to pay his taxes, cash on the barrel head, he will know how much he is paying in taxes. He will, of course, be as tounded, and he will demand that the Federal government return to its proper, normal functions. By simplifying our tax laws, we could retire 90 per cent of the people employed by the Internal Revenue Service and this, by it self, would be huge saving. If 'here is one thing that is pre venting this country from reach ing the five common aims listed by the president, it is that we have too much government. We have too much government inter- ference, and we have too many people on the Federal payroll. We have a dishonest, immoral, irres ponsible national fiscal policy. Un less there is a change soon, the Federal Government will destroy private business which is its only source of revenue. Basha Dies At Self Hospital Colemon A. Basha, 88, of Chap pells, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at Self Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Native of Syria, he lived in Chappells 47 years and was a member of Chappells Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sallie Rumph Basha; two daugh ters, Mrs. Naomi B. Carter of Co lumbia and Mrs. Cecil E. Chas- teen, Rock Hill; and three grand children. Funeral services were conduct ed Sunday at Chappells Baptist Church by Rev. Roy Durst and Rev. Floyd V. Chandler. Burial was in Chappells Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. B. McAd ams, J. V. Arant, R. E. Johnson, B. J. Stoudemire, Melvin Chasteen, and W. D. Montgomery. Miss Cookie Johnson, member of the freshman class at Agnes Scott college, Decatur, Georgia, was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Johnson on Harrington street during the holidays last weekend. For an enchanted Christmas ... give the enchanting elegance of a /-/>a /w/z_7"-o/v Make this her most thrilling Christmas! Choose from our magnificent collection of new fashion-foremost Hamilton watches ... everywhere admired for distinctive design and unexcelled quality. Priced from only $35.00 A. MELISSA, 17 jewels $65.00 B. DENETTE, 22 jewels $79.50 Prices plus tax W. E. TURNER Jeweler W. E. TURNER, JR Caldwell St. Newberry ' HOOVER WARNS . . . .(Continued from Page 1) recount incidents of senseless murders, violent assaults, and brutal beatings inflicted upon in nocent victims by arrogant gangs of teen-agers and young adults. Courts are influenced too much by the age—rather than the record—of the young hood lum who stands before the bar of justice. The bleeding hearts, some ac tually sworn to administer the law either as judges or social workers, are so concerned for young criminals and terrorists that they are indifferent to the rights of law-abiding members of society. We have mollycoddled young criminals, lightly tapped hard ened offenders on the wrists and released some unreformed and unrepentant hoodlums to prey anew on society. The time is long overdue for us to adopt a more realistic attitude toward this critical problem. We have tried the charitable approach toward the young hoodlums and it has failed. We are paying dearly for these failures. They represent a tragic waste of America’s most valuable resource—the moral, mental and physical health of her young cit izens. The crime problems costs the American people some $22 billion a year—nine times the amount contributed to our churches! For every $1 spent on educating our children, $1.11 goes to crime. Nowhere in recent months have our people faced a more explosive condition of shame and violence than among the hatemongers, the moral degenerates, the lunatic fringe and the other irrational fa natics who preach a doctrine of hostility toward their fellowman. This rabble has sown the dragons’ teeth of malice and intimidation; and from the ground has sprung a series of hate-driven riots, bombings and desecrations. The voices of temperance, logic and decency must speak out more effectively and make their in fluence felt. No problem is so acute, no crisis so severe, that terrorism can be tolerated in a society of free men. Hate, terror and lawlessness are not the Am erican way of accomplishing any objective that is truly worthwhile. In meeting the tense crisis which confront the United States in this nuclear age, we must look to God for guidance and inspiration. This country has never run from its enemies. Challenge, not compromise—bravery, not coward ice—are integral parts of our heritage. Since that critical hour in 1777 when General Washington ordered his Revolutionary army to “Put none but Americans on guard tonight,” it has been the tradition of our proud Nation to rise to its greatest heights in the face of ad versity. There are important lessons to be learned in the pages of Amer ican history. From Fanuiel Hall to Cape Canaveral, our greatest patriots have been men and wo men of deep religious conviction: Men like Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of our Declara tion of Independence, who told his fellow colonists, “The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” In the eyes of a later-day hero, “Freedom, devotion to God and country are not things of the past. They will never become old- fashioned.” These words were spoken by Astronaut John H. Glenn. America remains free because men of faith, men of individualism, men of courage, men of integrity, men of discipline and men of vis ion have patrolled her most vital outposts for 187 years. These strong qualities—Faith, Indivdualism, Courage, Integrity, Discipline and Vision—are the keys to freedom. When the United States has lost its youthful outlook, it will have lost its vitality and its cap acity for progress. That is why I charge the young people assem bled here tonight to preserve the pioneer spirit which has been the soul of America since her birth. Meet every new challenge with confidence and determination. As you look to the future, do not lose sight of the important lessons of the past. History, all too often, repeats itself. The freedoms you enjoy today will be lost, as they have been destroyed at other times and in other nations, thru neglect and abuse. Do not hesitate to speak out and bring public pressure to bear upon negative influence within your communities. We must never be come so accustomed to filth or so intimidated by the advocates of so-called “worldly reality” that we fail to revolt against corrupt ion and decay. May you always protect Amer ica’s heritage of freedom. May you, with God’s holy guidance, preserve and strengthen that priceless heritage for the gener ations to come. As His Eminence, Francis Car dinal Spellman observed so pro foundly nearly a decade ago. “We have no right to expect to keep our freedoms, if we ourselves do not faithfullv and thankfullv nro- State Sales Tax Tables Ready South Carolina taxpayers will again be provided guidelines for estimating sales tax deductions for 1963, it was announced today by District Director of Internal Revenue Harold M. McLeod. The guidelines which will be provided for taxpayers in each of the 38 states which have general sales tax laws are set out in tab les showing residents average sales tax payments. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their Federal income tax returns, Form 1040, may use the tables. Sales Tax Tables are now avail able in the Internal Revenue Ser vice offices throughout the state. Mrs. George L. Epps Sr., who has been on an extended visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. George L. Epps in Co lumbus, Ga., has returned to her apartment on Calhoun street. East and West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH ♦ 8 V Q 7 4 2 4 A K Q 3 4k Q J 6 5 WEST EAST A Q J 6 " l A 10 9 5 3 2 V J 8 5 3 V 10 ♦ J 10 7 ♦652 4k 9 8 2 4k K 10 7 4 SOUTH ♦ AK74 ♦ A K 9 6 ♦ 8 4 3 4k A 3 The Bidding: North East South West 1* pass 2 ¥ pass 3 ♦ pass 3* pass 4 NT pass 5* pass 5 NT pass 6 ¥ pass 7 V pass pass double pass pass pass Opening lead: seven of diamonds. South took lead trick from the dummy hand and tested the heart suit. East showed out on the sec ond lead and South knew he was down one trick, so he switched to spades, took three top tricks and then trumped spade on the board. Queen of hearts lead left South and West with one heart. South ran club finesse, took second club trick, then ran diamonds. The last losing spade was sluffed on the last diamond trick. This left South with nine of hearts and one losing trick for a one trick set. COMMENT: South played well; was unlucky in distribution of cards. for the ITEM: Two words every home manager should know are “black- siphonage” and “cross-connec tions”—they represent hazards to health. Back-siphonage means flowing of polluted water from a plumbing fixture or other source into a water supply pipe due to a change in pressure in the pipe. A cross-connection is any physi cal connection between separate piping systems, one with usalve water and the other with waste water, where there may be a flow from one to the other depending on difference in pressure between the two systems. These are dan gers in some old homes, not in new ones where the system was designed and installed by a relia ble plumbing contractor. • * * ITEM: There is a difference in “grass” seed and “lawn” seed. ^Bargain seed is never a bargain if it contains coarse or imper manent grasses, instead of qual ity seed types and fine fescues. * • • ITEM: Sportswear, dresses, coats, and surgical hosiery are now be ing made from the new elastic fiber, spandex. Spandex is the generic or family name of the manmade fiber and it comes un der several trade names. It has excellent stretch recovery, is strong, yet lightweight, and dyes easily. First popular use of span dex was in foundation garments. tect the soil and soul of America from those who have abandoned God, and for God’s Commandments have substituted their own code of inhumanity, greed and vio lence.” Let us protect and defend the real meaning of America. This is the debt we owe to the brave legions of the past who laid down their lives to safeguard the great truths which guide our destiny today. Teachers Hear Miss Paysinger The Newberry County Class room Teachers’ Association held its November meeting in the cafe teria of Newberry High School, presided over by Hamilton Folk, president. An inspiring devotional period was conducted by Mrs. Sara Lis ter who used Psalm 100 for the Bible passage. That the heritage of God’s world provides humanity with the glorious beauties of sun sets, starry nights, blue skies, sunshine and flowers w r as vividly recalled; and that teachers can help their pupils to grasp the beauty of common things about them was emphasized. The secretary, Miss Louise Buz- hardt, read the minutes of the previous meeting. There were reports from the chairman of the publicity com mittee and the finance committee, Miss Sallie Lee Cromer and Mrs. Rebecca T. Gowan, respectively. The membership of the association now includes 121 teachers. The president gave an interest ing report of a trip to West Vir ginia. Copies of the various ad dresses were available for anyone who wished to read them. “Sec urity and Welfare,” “School drop outs” and “A Code of Ethics” were among the many subjects discussed at the regional meeting. Mrs. Margaret Kelly also contri buted to the report. Mr. Watkins stated that schools would be dismissed early, as usual, for the meeting of Classroom Teachers in February. This pro vision would allow teachers time to return to the high school for the night meeting of the Newber ry County Education Association. Mrs. Rosalie Elliott introduced the guest speaker, Miss Margaret Paysinger of Newberry college. Mrs. Elliott mentioned that Miss Paysinger, born in Newberry, had been educated in the city schools and Newberry college. She receiv ed her M.A. degree in English from the University of N. C. She taught in the Batesburg-Leesville school system for several years, Newberry High school and New berry college, where she has been teaching English for the past six years. Mrs. Elliott also stated that Miss Paysinger is a promin ent leader in the many church and civic organizations to which she belongs. The discussion of the topic, “Reading For Fun” was presented by Miss Paysinger in a most fas cinating manner. “There is not a teacher present,” Miss Paysing er began, “who would not read for fun if she had the time.” Con tinuing in a delightfully convinc ing discussion, she explained the questions of Why, How, When and What. At one point, reading was compared to a res J ful oasis; at another, to a frigate carrying one away for a while. Eleanor Roosevelt, Oscar Wilde and Emily Dickinson were among the auth ors from whose writings Miss Paysinger read entertaining ex cerpts. “Reading can change the weari ness of hours, which comes to everyone at ?ome time, to hours of delight,” concluded Miss Pay singer. In expressing his appreciation for this program, Mr. Folk re called a picturesque account of an unforgettable character drawn from his reading. The meeting was adjourned by the president. Witnesses At Beaufort Meet A thn e-day assembly of Jeho vah’s Witnesses from 19 South Carolina cities, the past weekend in Beaufort, was attended by members of the Newberry Mis sionary group. Local delegates heard a Watch- tower district supervisor, Willie Anderson, speak Sunday to 726 persons on the subject “The Bible Triumphs in a Scientific World.” Accarding to Miss Georgia Le- Vere, representative of the local group, Anderson told his audience that the Bible does not contradict proved science as many believe. “In fact,” he added, “it triumphs when put to the test on four basic issues: (1) Origin of life; (2) Or igin of man; (3) Solutions to life’s problems; (4) What the fu ture holds. After admitting that science improves living conditions, Ander son countered that it also pro duces “anxiety, tension, neuro tics, and weapons of mass slaugh ter,” to offset its gains. “The Bible on the other hand,” he con tinued, “answers life’s problems, improves social, moral and spirit ual life necessary for peace and happiness. Most of all, it opens the door for man’s future. A discourse Saturday on “Dedi cation and Baptism” drew 15 per sons to be immersed before taking up the ministry. As to the local effect, Miss Le- Vere said, “Our faith in God and the Bible was strengthened at this assembly, and we intend to apply the things learned by giving improved sermons to our neigh bors. I The only way ■i To Put Away Money That Guarantees “Youll Win... No Matter What Happens” is to Invest it in an Insured Savings Account at Newberry Fed eral. Savings here are Insured to $10,000 by the Federal Sav ings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Washington, D. C M an Agency of the U. S. Government. Your Money earns 4%, compounded twice a year, and is i available when you need it. All funds received by the 10th of anw month earn from the first. ***• 90MA90M rntmamr, wbwbbbby, b. e. DIRECTORS J. F. CLARKSON G. K. DOMINICK E. B. PURCELL M. O. SUMMER J. K. WILLINGHAM W. C. HUFFMAN BRANCH OFFICE —Botesburg, S. C.