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PAGE 2 — The Newberry Sun, Newberr}, S. C., Thursday, Nov. 13, 1969 1218 College St., Newberry, S. C. 29108 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY 0. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner Second-Class Postage Paid at Newberry, South Carolina SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $3.00 per year in advance. Six Months $2.00. COMMENT on idents Kennedy and Johnson. U. S. troop commitments in Vietnam have been reduced to the point where U. S. casualties ^ jet-age speeds, and anti- are the lowest in three years, quated educational systems are upon education, h^lucation is becoming daily more essential for obtaining good jobs without which we can experience only the most meagre existences. Here in Newberry County, we have much room to improve our educational program. And let us emphasize that it is ur gent we do so immediately. Every day’s delay thrusts upon the students an unfair disadvan tage later in life. Those who plan to attend college need a solid background in order to suc ceed. Those who will not at tend should have the best pos sible vocational training that they may have happy product ive lives. The world is advanc- Significant steps have been tak en to “Vietnamize” the War by equipping and preparing the South Vietnamese to shoulder more of their own defense. Pres- He who steals my purse, jdent Nixon has offered in Paris steals trash, But he who steals negotiate anything but the my good name robs me of that n ght of the South Vietnamese Men & Things By J. K. BREED IN not adequate. Shortly, we will have an op portunity to vote for the up dating of our school system. Let us consider several points con cerning the proposed school bond: (1) The need is urgent. This fact is self-substantiating which cannot enrich him but to determine their own future, if we w iU b ut look around us. leaves me poor indeed”. Since I cannot read I must rely on my memory; and if I do violence to Shakespeare he must forgive me and not come out of his English grave in ang er. I am not the victim, but I have heard so much that I think is slander that I am moved to call on Shakespeare to say what I think. Hanoi has not responded. From their own, well reported statements, the Communists in Hanoi are counting on U. S. impatience and divisiveness to give them tie victory they can not win militarily. The Newberry College Repub lican Committee did not take a stand against the October 15th Vietnam Moratorium. Most Moratorium participants were seeking a day of reflection and serious discussion. Many of them favm President Nixon’s approach to reversing the course of our involvement. Many indi vidual College Republicans op posed the Moratorium; some favored it. On many campuses the Moratorium was pushed as I am thinking about George town. Do you know Georgetown and Beaufort? Both are ports and the Atlantic Ocean sends some of its water to these ports. At one time the United States Navy had a dry dock at Port Royal. The dry dock was moved to Charleston where it is today. a" c d ay U1 "to" honor "our'"fighting P»y even as much as a dime Beaufort is not a deep water men ^ v , etnam .. as was the a day in increased taxes. Yet, (2) The proposed plan is not a subtle way of “sneaking” in tegration in behind our backs. Complete integration will come next year whether the bond is passed or not. No human effort can delay it any longer. The new Newberry High School will make integration easier. Rather than sending white students to previously black schools, and black students to previously white schools, this program will send both to a modern new school. (3) Taxes will go up, but our tax rate is already one of the lowest in the nation. When the bond is passed, then our tax rate will still be one of the lowest in the nation. When we break it down, few people will port but it forms a part of quite a lot of water, all coming to and from the Atlantic Ocean. Port Royal is said to have the deepest natural harbor in the Southeast, and there is a Mai- ine Station near by. When I was a lad there were several ships running from Beaufort, then to Georgetown. No ships making that trip now. And that brings us to George town which has five rivers. Georgetown, the city,is hoping to get a very great new enter prise. At one time a great lum ber plant was there but things have more or less dried up. The large plant they wish to get is based on the city having a large supply of natural gas. The people of Georgetown, sup- “^dents’.' porting the petition for natural gas, invited the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company to connect with its line from Col umbia to Charleston and bring the supply to Georgetown. The company agreed to do so at the cost of $4 million. Another com pany has opposed this, claim ing a charter to serve George town. but although a number of years have pissed, this com pany aas not entered George town and the question is now before a State Commission as to which Company shall serve Georgetown I do not presume to intervene in a matter pending decision by a State authority. It is a pity that the matter cannot be re solved at once because this is a matter of great importance to Georgetown and to our State. South Carolina has greatly de veloped m recent years, and we must act with all speed because an enterprise that will invest many millions of dollars in building and many more mil lions every year in wages needs to be encouraged. case on our campus by the Young Americans for Free dom. Now in the days after Octo ber 15th, a pattern emerges. The euphemism “Moratorium” is being dropped in favor of the more radical term “strike”. The old “Vietnam Moratorium Com mittee” is being shelved; the action is being largely taken over by the “Student Mobiliza tion Committee to End the War in Vietnam” (SMC). Their plan now is to foster a general “strike” on November 14th and marches on Washing ton and San Francisco on Nov ember 15th. The operation seems to be designed to radicalize sympath- The New Mobilization Com mittee to End the War in Viet nam is led by a steering com mittee which includes Arnold Johnson, an official of the Com munist Party, other known Com munists, and an assortment of revolutionaries, as reported in the Chicago Tribune editorial of October 14th. While some may continue to ride with the leader ship of this effort, this is where responsible students should jump off the bandwagon. This is a time of crisis which we will help to insure a long, prosperous future for Newberry County. (4) New schools will benefit everyone. Those with children will doubtlessly want to give the children the best possible opportunities for the fu ture. If all your children are too old to benefit directly, then consider your grandchildren.For those without children education improves the surroundings in which you live. Industry desires good education and comes to an area reluctantly if there is a poor school system. Education makes for more harmonious sur roundings and a higher sense of well-being. Standards of liv ing are higher in educated areas than in uneducated areas. Just compare countries that have good education to those that don't. We often call those nat ions with poor education “back ward”. The same term is appli cable from one region to an other within a particular nation. Though some would call ♦hose who support this school bond by various uncomplimentary names, I think these terms, ut tered by self-oriented conserva tives should disturb us far less than would the term “back ward” when spoken by well-read scholars. Let us avoid such need less embarrassment. Before we calls for unity behind our Pres- ident If unity proves impossible an y I ur 9 ier behind the times II is time for those who appre- let us u P dale our schools - Su P- ciate the genuine concern of the President for an honorable and lasting peace to support him vocally and openly. Sincerely. W. Harold Koon, Chm Newberry College Republicans Letter to Editor port the school bond. Vote “Yes” on November 18. May God be with us as we each weigh the issue and make our decision. Sincerely yours, William S. Halsey, Chairman, Newberry County Development Board’s “TNT“ (Youth) Committee Dear Editor: Permit me to say a few words concerning the future and well being of the citizens of New- President Nixon has taken t>^ rr y County. In this increas- numerous positive steps to end in 8'y complex world we must the War he inherited from Pres recognize our utter dependence ty, daughter of the late Arthur Letter to Editor Miss Turner, 67, I* I ft A I Miss Emmie Turner, 67, died Monday. She was born in Saluda Coun- Chuck Beaty (No. 44) returns a kick-off for the New berry College Indians in Saturday night’s game with Elon. The visiting Fighting Christians downed the In dians 56-21. and Sara Rowe Turner. She spent most of her life in New berry and was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a retired employee of Newberry Mills. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Annie Lou Roberts of Newber ry; a brother, Colie Turner of Newberry; and a nephew, Pfc. Arthur L. Turner of the U. S. Army in Vietnam, who was reared in the home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by McSwain Funeral Home. H. CFellers, 79, rites conducted Howell Cobb Fellers, 79, died Monday. He was a native of Newberry County, son of the late Henry T., Sr. and Mary Spearman Fel lers. He was a retired conductor on the Southern Railroad anc was a member of Silverstreel Lutheran Church, where he for merly served on the church council and as superintendent of the Sunday School. He was formerly a member of the Sil- verstreet School Board and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are his brother, Henry T. Fellers of Newberry; and five sisters, Mrs. Addell Myrtle Brooks of Greenwood, Mrs. Ruby Brehmer of Kinards, Mrs. Mary Willis of Brunswick, Ga., and Mrs. Lazelle Werts of Silverstreet. Funeral services were con ducted Wednesday at Whitaker Funeral Home. Burial was ir the Silverstreet Lutheran Ceme tery. SPEERS STREET PTA M'iETS TONIGHT Speers Street Parent Teacher Association will meet tonight, (Thursday) at 7:30 in the cafe- torium. Speaker will be Dr. Har ry Clark, consultant for the edu cation board. His topic will be “What Can Happen in Educa tion”. Dr. Clark is a member of the faculty of the University of South Carolina. These days, inadequate automobile insurance is a first class ticket to the poor house. Awards for damages in case of accident have never been greater. For the prudent driver, insurance that will really protect your pocketbook is as necessary as gaso line in the tank. Talk to us. “YOUR PRIVATE BANKERS” 1418 Main Street Phone 276-1422