CAPITAL CLIPBOARD ii ?" i im i ii^rTr.1 1 r^TrTTi ' - r' ? ' & ' Demonstrations, Hatred Said To Have Caused Bennett Action raeetoAS0NS??*t?2e^w Maatkm here me night last *>rint. there was revelry and wholesome merriment as Gov. Terry Sanford, official host, moved quietly among fee guest*. It was an evening like a thousand others to ?*** toe old house on Blount Street and its occupants have become accustomed. But this evening ?m to stand out from all the others. One of the guests heard the shuffle of feet out on the drive way. It grew louder. One or two other visitors at the MtonsiOD that evening recall bow they heard suddenly the distant sound of musk, "like ? radio in an other room.'" Well, what it was, was that Negroes had came to im or a demonstration In the ysrt 01 he most sincere public friend they ever had in North Carolina. The Governor was plainly angered? in spite of himself The Negroes could see It when he finally came out of the Man sion to tell them this was no place and no time for their wrath and demonstrations. After a lime, the demonstrators melted into the dattaess. Now this, and each as this, roiu>aa?d the principal reasons for led Bennett, the Governor's loyal sidekick at Wtaston-Salem, deciding net to ran lar Governor next rear. Until all the demon strattons began, creatine bitter hatred all over the State. Ben nett was planning to ran tor Governor. (However, it should be noted that Bert Bennett was never en thusiastic about being Governor. He had no burning ambition such as possessed Terry Sanford through the years. Nevertheless, it was a foregone conclusion among the young Democratic leaden that he was to be The Man. But, even as he decided to step down, it was not primarily be cause of his fear of losing the nomination. There was general feeling he had the power to get this. The thing that worried most was that the little informal polls here and there? a general pulss feeling ? showed Shocking artl Kermedy feeling in all section of Narth Carolina. And, few, if any, states are closer to the na tional administration than this one. Also to be considered were the personal ties with President Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. The Irmnadoas vote the Re publicans gat with what had been regarded as a so-so candidate In 1M0? in the Governor's fight that year atop rankled. The decision makers la the part; feared to go Into the fail of 1M4 with an out and-oat liberal candidate like BenaMt And, friends say, that Bemett's deep love for his family? the tix children, his home in Winston Salem, etc.? were a determining factor fn Ms pulling out of the race. Hie Mansion, more like a goldfish bowl all the time, is hardly a place to bring up chil dren. Bennett's youngest would be less than two years old by movme time. Mrs. Sanford has had all the time necessary for public appearances. But Mrs. Bennett has three knee- babies? a long hop from kids able to 00 to school. Hie Bennetts would have to employ on steady tin* three or four baby-sitters. It all seemed Just? too much. So, after finding an Meal man whs would leek the post, Bert Bennett calmly moved out of the picture the pabHc win tee. Bat. eve* as he moves Into the back ground, Bennett rewalas the No. 2 man la the Democratic Pnrty In North Carolina. Whatever the Party b today ? and It ttfli fin, most have to win, slaowi of (toe! ? Bert Bennett most be given the credit for this strength. Yon don't have to go back many years to recall the easy days, when the Democratic Party office operated full -Mast about three k k at every -day ? and WATCH IT! . . , Now that school has started, be sure to milch oat for children an the highways and streets? especially lor those who are driving cars! TWO BIG BOOTHS . . . to raise a to North at the State Fair here. the I s toe ike ihtass ef TICKETS ... A now eating place in Raleigh has opened in the first block of South Salis bury Street. It is different from the usual run in that you must purchase a membership before being per mitted to dine there. Then, after you are once in as a member of the chJb, membership cnsts are refunded in various w*g%. Seems to be catching on right smartly. EXPLOSION? ... The fad that the Preoidential election in I 1MB w so close that a few pre. | cloots in Chicago could turned the victory to Nixon give* I importance to a rumor a friend of auri picked up in the Windy City this past la that the U. 8. bar ef Commerce la gatheriagl testimony, etc., aa aa called 1 la CMrafa aa Bight?la November ell Of course, since the U. S Chamber is said to be badk of the explosion? supposed to break late this winter ? one must as sume it is directed at the Demo cratic Party. The reports have It that this bit of dynamite, if It comes off. will "make the basket ball and football scandals to* like child's ptay." Or is it aU merely wishful | thinking? Only time will tell. And, what can be done about it * this late date ... in Chicago . . . even if every word is true? Popular Clown To Boost Dixie Classic Fair Locally Lonesome Lee, the popular md-tace down, will vMt this area Saturday for the Dixie Clas sic Fair. Neil Bolton, Fair man ager, has also announced that Lonesome Lee will distribute to everyone he sees printed remind ers of the Fair's showing in Winston - Salem, October 8-11. "Each of these reminders bears ? number and is your opportunity to participate in our drawing for free admission," he explained. "Be sure to check your numbers by the list that will be displayed at the ticket window at the front entrance to the Coliseum." Visits T? 11-County Area 3n the weeks before the Fair opens, Lonesome Lee will tour all the counties of Northwest North Carolina, distributing these reminders of the Fair's dates and entertain tag young and old alike. On September 28 he will be in Sparta, West Jefferson, Boone, and other points in Ashe, Wa tauga. and Alleghany counties. On September 14 he visited Wal nut Cove, King. Pilot Maintain. Dobton. Elk in, and other place* in Forsyth, Stokes and Surry counties He appeared in Yadkin and WMbes counties, including the Yadkinville parade and the spec ial "doings" in the Wilkes bo ros on September >1. His future schedule will take hhn to Davie, Alexander, and Caldwell counties on October 5, including events planned in Mocksville, Stony Point, Taylors ville and Lenoir. Lonesome Lee is widely known and greatly loved throughout the nortirwest area. He has earned a loyal following through his many personal appearances and par ticipation in many businasa and civic endeavow: >"? 1 "t1', North Carolina farroua in the Nickels for Know-How referendum November 10. Senior Citizens Hold Meeting lk* Sof*eirt>er meeting of the loaae Senior CKitens' Club vu held Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. L. L. Bingham at 110 Hardin Street. Mrs. Bingham ?m aoolated tay Mrs. rmri Blag hw u4 tbi E L. Ray ixi the amh? of doHghtful and reffweroaBU. The program was givon hy Mrs. Homer t(*wn and eoaaistod of tte olwwiag Of co!<*ul sIMei of HMn. Vtai and other Horn. AlUr the program and the oerv tog of refreehmenii, the guaots wore takon ttrcu^h Mm. Bing ham's oztensivo and beautiful flower garden which she explain ed were the principal features of her hobby. The following guests wore pres ent: Mrs. Pearl Bingham. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Blair. Mr*. Homer Brown. Mrs. Boosie Cooke, Mrs. Elsie Cook, Mrs. Blanche Coun dU. Mrs. W. A. Deaton. Mrs. Ed O. Farthing, Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Farthing, Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Goodman, tbi. J. L. Goodnight, Mrs. Maggie Greene. Mrs. C. G Hodges. Mis* Cora Pearl Jeff coot, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Kep hort. Mrs. L. D. Lowe, Mr*. Pearl Luttrefl, Mrs. E. L. Ray, Mrs. Belie Winkler, and Mrs. Walter Winkler. Know The Weather By E. H. SIMS What U "football weather?" Do people really feel better in the fall, when football ia play ed? There is auch a thing at foot ball weather, not becaaae of football but because of the time of the year football ia played In the United States. This sport comes when high pressure systems begin to push down from the north with great er regularity, bringing with them cold, dry air. It is the be ginning of the trend toward winter, and there is less rain in the fall than in summer. Since high pressure usually makes people feel good (low pressure sometimes has a de pressing effect), this ? combin ed with cooler weather, and re supKing invigoration ? com bines to produce an energetic feeling, or that "football wea UlB!" ia the fall when appetite and energy seem to return af tw a hot summer. Calves must be weighed In Friday, Sept. *7. This sale wiH consist of steer and heifer calves. Will also sell bull calves, but they will not be graded, and will be sold last. We guarantee yon top prices at these sales. Cheeks will be mailed on day following sale. We are bonded for yonr protection.