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Vol. 34—No. 46 Newberry, S. C. 29108, Thursday, March 4, 1971 $3 PER YEAR DAIRY HALL OF FAME—Clifford T. Smith of Ki- nards, was named to the South Carolina Dairy Hall of Fame at the annual meeting of the Dairy Association. Upon being named he received an engraved plaque from Dr. W. A. King, head, Department Dairy Science, Clem- son University at left. R. M. Hancknel, president of the dairy association, beams his approval. Stoudemire speaker for college finals BY THE WAY By DORIS A. SANDERS 00<>X>OOOOOCkX>OOOC>OC>Ov‘:i DIR. HOOVER: POLICE SHOULD BE RESPECTED Frequently, some belligerent, anti-law enforcement elements of our society refer to police officers as *‘pigs.” Obnoxious four-letter words are shouted at policemen, and the familiar chant, “Off the Pigs,” mean ing “Kill the Police,” is a pro minent cry wherever these groups assemble. Further, car toons and publications depict ing police officers as pigs are common fare, even for children. The ridiculous statement, “The only good pig is a dead pig,” is a slogan of violent protes ters. Such deplorable epithets can be gratifying only to little minds. « Self-respect and respect for one’s fellow man are hallmarks of civility under any recognized measure of achievement. Fur ther, the proven concepts which enable men of all races, creeds, and backgrounds to live to gether with a reasonable de gree of harmony should be re spected. One such concept is the rule of law. Without the rule of law our world would be a jungle. Thus, it is impor tant that the rule of law and all its facets, including the po liceman, be respected. In a free society where law—not man— is supreme, the policeman is a living symbol of the free doms shared by all. In light of the humanitarian aspects of a policeman’s work, I would like to repeat a com ment made here a few years ago: “In any emergency, real or imaginary, the first cry that goes forth is for the police. The officer on the beat must be a journeyman of many trades—an on-the- spot doctor, plumber, or babysitter. Today’s enforce ment officer is expected to have multifarious ability, explicit judgement, and an unshakable temperament. He performs on a public stage. The audience is ‘live’; every observer is a critic. There can be no retakes of his efforts nor pretaped per formances. He is second- guessed, ridiculed, abused, cursed, assaulted, and some times murdered. But when he leads a small, lost tot from a dense, wooded area to the arms of a joyously weeping mother, his is a rewarding and satisfying service.” Policemen should be resected, at least for what they repre sent; they should not be called pigs. We badly need to shore up some eroding ideals and prin ciples in our country today. Community leaders, professio nal spokesmen, educators, cler gymen, and others in positions of influence should take a firm stand to preserve our sense of values. Too many are sway ed or intimidated by loud, un ruly ramblers—people with a lot of dialog but no message. In a free society, which owes its very existence and promi nence to the rule of law, abuse and ridicule of the law and those charged with enforcing it should not be taken lightly. I urge all members of law en forcement—in spite of personal indignities suffered—to serve with dignity and honor. As a rule, a repulsive slur is more descriptive of its origin than its target. Clifford Smith named' Clifford T. Smith of New berry County was named to the state Dairy Hall of Fame at the annual meeting of the S.C. Dairy Association here Wednes day (February 17) night. Now retired from dairying, but still farming, Smith was cited for pioneering many pro grams in the dairy industry. A 1927 graduate of Clemson in dairy science, he built the 1300-acre family farm into an outstanding operation that in cluded 500 registered Jerseys, 100 beef cattle and 30 brood sows. The herd average was 10,409 pounds of milk, ranking it third in the nation in Jersey herds with 200 records and over. Smith was recognized as hav ing used artificial methods prior to general acceptance; as an early participant in the use of annual grazing for dairy cat tle; and the first to establish field plantings of fescue-clover and of sericea in Newberry County. He has also been outstand ing in civic, educational and church activities, serving as president of groups that includ ed: The S.C. Jersey Cattle Club; the S.C. Dairy Associa tion, Newberry Livestock Asso ciation; Beef Cattle Associa tion; Palmetto Dairymen’s Fe deration, and the S.C. Farm ers Education Association. His picture will be added to the Hall of Fame at Clemson University in a program spon sored by the S.C. Dairy Asso ciation, S.C. Council of Milk Producers, and Clemson. DISTRICT MEETING TO BE HELD IN GAFFNEY The East Piedmont District of the Garden Clubs will meet Tuesday March 10th at Lime stone Presbyterian Church in Gaffney, S.C. All Garden Club members are urged to attend. Registration will be from 9 til 9:30 at which time coffee will be served. The General meeting will be gin at 1 o’clock. Handicapped essay contest winners named Winners of the Newberry County essay contest on Em ployment of the handicapped were announced today by James F. Coggins, chairman of the local committee. Carol Thomas of Newberry High School was adjudged first place winner and will receive a $25.00 cash award. Ladison Lee Hamm of Mid-Carolina High School placed second for a $15.00 award, and Sandra Lee Slice of Newberry High School, won third place. Her prize is $10.00. The prizes are furnished by Newberry Federal Savings and Loan Association, Prosperity Furniture Co. and The Newberry Sun. (Continued on page 6) Robert Howard Stoudemire, Director of the Bureau of Go vernmental Affairs and Service and Associate Professor of Po litical Science at the Univer sity of South Carolina, will de liver the commencement ad dress at Newberry College, May 30. He will be among the three educators and Lutheran clergy men who will receive honorary degrees at the Sunday after noon ceremonies, Dr. A.G.D. Wiles, president of Newberry College announced. Others who will receive hono rary degrees are the Rev.. James Robert Crumley, pas tor of The Evangelical Luthe ran Church of the Ascension in Savannah, Ga., and the Rev. Charles Samuel Wessinger, pas tor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Charleston, S.C. Pastor Crumley will also de liver the sermon at the Bac calaureate Exercises on May 30. Stoudemire, who will receive the Doctorate of Laws Degree, a long-time staff member at the University of South Caro lina was named the Employee in 1970. He has been active in municipal and state govern ment for the past 25 years and has written several articles in the field. A native of Little Mountain, S.C., he graduated from Newberry College in 1942 magna cum laude, and receiv ed his master’s degree from the University of South Caro lina. He also studied at the Universities of Minnesota and North Carolina and at Duke University. The two ministers will receive the honorary Doc torate of Divinity degree. Pastor Crumley has served his present parish in Savan nah since 1966; he has also served at Lutheran churches in Parish and Oak Ridge, Tenn. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of se veral Lutheran institutions in cluding the William-Henson Home for Boys in Tenn., the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Cola., and New berry College. The Rev. Wes singer has been pastor of St. Andrew’s since 1956; during his pastorate he has also served parishes in Thomasville, N.C. and Saluda, S.C. He has been active in civic affairs and has written several articles for Lu theran publications. Redeemer to host world prayer day “New Life Awaits” will be the theme of the World Day of Prayer Service to be held in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Friday afternoon, March 5, at four o’clock. Mrs. Gerald C. Paysinger will be the leader. Mrs. Karl Kinard, ac companied by Prof. Darr Wise, will provide special music. Women all over the world will gather in worship on this day to affirm faith, hope and (Continued on page 6) HISTORY ESSAY WINNERS—Princi pal George Kinard congratulates Susan Schumpert, first place girl winner in the American History contest sponsored by Jasper Chapter, DAR. Debra Matthews re ceived honorable mention. From left is Mrs. E. E. Epting, history teacher at Gall- man Jr. High School, Miss Margaret Pay- singer, American History Month Chair man for the DAR, Michael Craine, honor able mention for boys and Daniel Shealy, first place winner for boys in the contest. (Sunphoto by Steve Armfeild)