place in the wilderness. On this plot of land he
built a home—just a log cabin. It was not a large
or magnificent structure but it made a beautiful
home because it was in a free country. His sons
grew old and their sons farmed the land; I grew
up on that farm and a feeling for the soil was
strong in my bones. My greatest dream is that
perhaps my sons will want to farm this land after
me.
I speak for Democracy because I feel assured
that this land will belong to me and my sons as
long as we choose to own it.
It is a great feeling to know that just a little
corner of this earth is mine. I don t think that
any king ever felt mightier than I when I go to
the polls to vote for the leaders of my country
and talk with my friends about what I can do with
my bit of earth. This is life—this is America!
MR BUSINESS MAN:
Freedom is man’s greatest asset, for with this
freedom he worships God, chooses his leaders,
establishes a home, and supports his family. The
choice is his as to how he will support his family.
Democracy promotes free enterprise—the greatest
business system in the world.
MRS. HOUSEWIFE:
I don’t ask much of the government, just a
chance to rear my children as I see fit. I am
looking forward to seeing them graduate from
my nursery into adulthood. I know that the gov
ernment will not force them to mature while
THE ECHO
VOL. 14 DECEMBER 1952 NO. 12
Published and printed monthly by and for em
ployees of Ecusta Paper Corporation and Endless
Belt Corporation at Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
Charlie Russell, Editor
Alex H. Kizer, Jr., Assistant Editor
Jack D. Morgan, Art Editor
they are children by placing them in military in
stitutions. I am sure that they will not go hun
gry so that we can feed hordes of soldiers.
ANNOUNCER:
We have heard the testimony of three typical
Americans; now let us hear from an average
high school student.
STUDENT:
My current ambition is to graduate with my
classmates in June. I work toward this with a
feeling that the decision is mine. Once I choose
to do something and work to accomplish it, my
government will not say, "No! You can’t, because
your father isn’t a great general or statesman.
You must train to fight.’’
There are millions of high school students just
like me, all through the United States and all of
us dream of receiving that coveted diploma on
graduation day, and, at the same time, we feel
grateful that we have been afforded twelve years
of training to prepare us for a life as free Ameri
cans! To me, the most wonderful gift of our
time is public education. Yes, I, and millions of
other Americans, speak for Democracy.
ANNOUNCER:
You have just heard a broadcast entitled "I
Speak for Democracy”. This program originated
in the studio of Station USA and was presented
as a public service. Time now—for 'jou to speak
for Democracy.
Fritz Merrell, Sports Editor
H. E. Newbury, Safety Reporter
F. B. Ayers, Safety Reporter
ON THE COVER
Bringing Home The Christmas Trees, is a pop
ular painting by Grandma Moses which appears
this year on a Hallmark Christmas carol. Courtesy
of Grandma Moses Properties, Inc.
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