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The Fr ???'* w?r i rwu*r Times fci.lut ? W 'KM CM) Your Award Winning County Newspaper TuMday, September 3, 1968 LOCAL EDITORIAL COMMENT Had Hit Chance On November 23, 1963, Lyndon Baines Johnaon had the world on a string. The tragic a nasi nation of President John F. Kennedy had thrust the Texan to the most powerful job on earth. The people, in a state of emotional shock, were behind him needy one hundred percent. Perhaps, not since Harry Truman asaended to power in April of 1945 in the midst of World War II, has a man received the sympathy, the under standing and such overwhelming sup port of the vast majority of the people. Had Mr. Johnson then become his own man; had he reverted to his pre-convention stance in 1960, he would today be running for a second term and he undoubtedly would be favored to win. However, as smart a politician as he is, he failed to read the handwriting on the wall. Again, in 1964 vrtien the people, fearful of greater involvement in Viet nam and disruption of social security and farm programs, shunned the can didacy of Sen. Barry Goldwater to give Mr. Johnson a landslide victory, the President again misread the intent of the people. Once on the downhill liberal slide designed by the Kennedy people in Atlantic City in 1960, the President has found it either impossible or politically undesirable to get off. The error of his weys have come home to roost Last week for the first time since President Franklin Roosevelt was ab sent on a secret wartime mission in ' f9t4? has a PrsBidunt farted to attend the convention of his party. It is at these conventions that a President accepts the accolade of his fellows. It is here that he receives honors unlike those given anywhere else. It is here that he is King. Last week, the King was noticably missing. There are two reasons being ex pressed. First, Mr. Johnson could not travel to Chicago without seriously endangering his safety. The demons trators, no longer civil rights, had taken over the streets of Chicago. The President of the United States could not go. The hippies and yippies pre vented it. One must comment on what power has been delegated to these irresponsibles through the lack of ac tion by the Johnson administration. Secondly, Mr. Johnson was fearful that he would not be well received by members of his own party. This is perhaps the greatest irony of all. The top Democrat for the past five years; the man with the power; the man who had personally tagged Hubert Hum phrey; this man was forced to stay at home and watch his underling become the King. For a man of Mr. Johnson's tem perment, this indeed must have been the severest of blows. Party leaders had already decreed last March that the President could not win in Novem ber. He had been removed. Now to replace him with what he most cer tainly feels is a man of lesser qualifica tions, must be almost unbearable. Perhaps we should find some words of condolences, but none seem to come. The thing that does come to mind is that Mr. Johnson now lies in the bed he made. As uncomfortable as it must be, he has no one to blame but himself. He had his chance to be great but chose instead to be human. Not Our Children Some national syndicated colum nists, writing for the hoards of liberal newspapers, are somewhat torn up over Mayor Daley's Chicago police reaction to the hippies and yippies last week. So outdone are these sancti monious writers they are referring to these bearded anarchists as "American youngsters". The nomenclature may be correct, but the implication is not These are not "American youngsters" in the text we know our youngsters to be. American by birth maybe and young by age, but they certainly do not personify the American youngster as we envision him. The men dying in Vietnam and those serving their county elsewhere and those in schools studying to bet tar themselves are our idea of Ameri can youngsters. None of these were clubbed in the streets of Chicago. And had those clubbed there been where they should have been, they too would not have been clubbed. One such writer says, 'They did not threaten law and order in Chica go" and "The truth is that these were our children in the streets and the Chicago police beat them up". No sir, this is not the truth. These were not "our children". Our children ware hare at home. For all the deroga tion we in the South have taken and for all the criticism thrown at those leaning to the conservative side of things, we gladly give these "American youngsters" to the liberal writers. They may be "your children". Cer tainly, they are not ours. How It's Done -The Weekly Packet, Blue Hill, Maine We have been asked from time to time just how we go about writing editorials. Well, we've stumbled upon a foolproof technique, much like that of P. G. Wodehouse who said he constructed his fantastic plots by seating himself before his typewriter and "swearing a bit". We pick up the telephone, cock it on our shoulder, dial the operator, and while we wait for her to answer we write an editorial. The beauty of the system is that people see we are using the telephone, and so they don't disturb us. And by the time the operator gets around to answering us, the editorial is pretty well sewed up.' Should we ever get direct dialing, like the civilized part of the country has, we shall probably have to give up writing editorials altogether. The Ff^^n Times EataMlahad 1*30 PoMlahad Tuaadaya * Thuradaya by The Franklin Times, Inc. Btckatt Bird. DU1 GT W2IJ LOUKBURG, N. C. CLINT PULLER, Manactnf Editor ELIZABETH JOHNSON, Buslnasa liiiaftr NATIONAL NBWSPAPJK Advartlalnf Rates Upon IteqiMst I |a^^>c?t( SUBSCRIPTION RATES la Worth Carol ink: Out of State: Oa Taar, $4.M; Slk Month* , $t.U Sl*?U Copy 10? Qna Yaar, $8.80; Six Month*, 94.00 Tkraa Months, fp.M Thrs. Months, fS.SO elaaa mall Matter and poatac* paid at ths poat Offlc* at I, N. C, I7M9. ' i! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ****** Good Country To The Editor It wis exactly five years ago that my family and I moved to Franklin County from a nearby county. When we came to Louisburg we did so with high hopes and aspira tions that our new home would be a home indeed, full of opportunity, with dedicat ed and intelligent leadership, and responsible citizens. Now, after five short years I am happy to say that our hopes and aspirations came true in many, many ways. Not once in the five years have I ever regretted the move to Franklin County, nor have I had any desire to move to another location. This is truly home to me, my wife and three children, two of whom remember no other home. In this sense, I speak to you u a home town product, who is proud of his home, and who resents the unfair criticism that has been leveled during recent days by a neigh boring daily newspaper. It is always easy to criticize others. Sometimes harsh cri ticism comes from sources that are vainly attempting to cover up their own guilt and dishonesty. Be that as it may, we all know the truth - that Franklin County is a great county with great people. Not that we are so blind as to asaimp that we are perfect. No, we have many things to do, many ways to grow, many things to overcome. But let ua be mindful of the good things of our county on which we can continue to build a better community. Too little has been said about the things that made Franklin County a good place to live and work. For example, our county la growing Industrially in a more significant way than ever before in the history of this area. A total of 7 Indus tries have located in Franklin County in the past 5 years. These Industries have provid ed Job* for hundrMs of our people. Surely the executives of these responsible firms saw much good in our home, as they have chosen to come here over many other sites that they could have chosen. Our future Is tremendously bright in the field of Industry. We have one of the most able men in the country represent ing us in search for new In dustry. We have a corps of responsible and forward looking citizens In leadership positions who are cooperating to the fullest in the procure ment of new industry. franklin County has one of the best, in (act the best, junior college in the state of North Carolina. Louisburg College provides two solid years of college training for our children - and not just our children - for many hun dreds of young people come from other counties and states. The college employs our people and helps us in the continuous effort to make us better as a county and as a people. Several years ago, some sought to close this college and move it to anoth er town and county. How ever, a concerted effort on the part of all the citizens of Franklin County saved the college and kept it where it belongs. Today well over 800 students are enrolled In our college; over 50 faculty mem bers are teaching; and the future is very bright indeed. For our size community we have one of the finest hospitals anywhere. Our en tire medical staff, our physi cal facilities, and our hospital officials are all top-notch. As a matter of fact one does not have to watch the dally hospi tal census very long to deter mine that hundreds of people from other counties think enough of our hospital facili ties and staff to come here for treatment. We have come a long way in recent years, particularly with the modern addition to the hospital plant. There is much here to be thankful for and much to praise. One could go on and on calling attention to our many assets: an award winning and "tell It like it Is" newspaper, the best rescue 1 squad In the state; a dedicat ed volunteer fire department; a young and vigorous police ' department that gets the job 1 done without fanfare; a sheriffs department that Is beaded by an able experienc ed and respected law officer, active chric clubs, a good sum 'Okay, I'll do It-but part of thm I, soma of thm B and qvitm a lift la of thm J will ttill show through.' mer program for youth, etc. etc. Everybody knows that we are going through a period of transition and adjustment in our school system. We shall make these transitions and adjustments successfully! Many of our people have thier own ideas about educa tion and other fields as well. But Franklin County citizens have always thought for themselves. Since when is this a bad virtue? We shall solve our school problems! We have a school board which has been faithful to its task. The members are to be commend ed for doing their jobs in accord with the responsibility of the office and, in so far as possible, in accord with the wishes of the people. Our schools will meet the chal lenge of change. We shall not resort to violence, as other communities have done. We shall not sling mud at other counties. We shall mind our own business and get the job done. I ask you to join with me in a firm resolve to work together for the mutual good of all of our citizens. Le us not be discouraged by cri ticism, but challenged by It. Working together we can do anything that we want to do. Working together is the only way to get anything worth while done. In all our deal ings, let us accentuate the positive, and totally eliminate the negative. Yes, we are from Franklin County, and proud of it. Let all the world know that we care and we act for a better community in which to live and rear our children. Sincerely J. Harold Talton Louisburg, N. C. Protest To The Editor In the weeks following the recent Court Older given to the Franklin County Board of Education, our County has been transformed into a state of chaos. This situation was caused by disgust in an order given without due regard to the total population and to the elected representatives of the people. The feeling of the majority of the citizenry of Franklin County cannot be understood by the rest of North Carolina without knowing some of the background of the county. Past voting records will show distinctly that we are a con servative county-and this conservatism comes from an all important factor-Money. Need we remind you that we are 77th in per capita income for North Carolina. We are trying hard to industrialize, though this Is not easy with neighboring Wake County and Raleigh less than 30 miles away drawing the young labor force away with alarm ing speed. We earn our money with hard work, spend it cautiously, and adjust to changes gradually. A great percentage of Franklin County believes in equal education, rights, and opportunities for all citizens. However, In a county where few are born with silver ipoons, this equality can only be given freely to thoee who work diligently to preserve our county as a functional unit. There are families of the Negro race In Franklin Coun ty that have had good rela tions, due respect, and have enjoyed an air of good will with the white race. These relations will be strained, to say the least, by this unjust ruling. I And few phrases in the Court Order that stresses We, the People; or establish tranquility; or secure the Blessings of Liberty, that pre vail in the document that this order professes to uphold. There are also Negro (ami lies in Franklin that want immediate change now-that want to forget the education of our children, -that want their Oil Rights now. With this we do have much in common with the rest of the United States, for their voice is heard in many states, and espousing many causes. One group proclaims that Peace at any cost is honorable; one shouts that Love and Flowers conquers all; another blas phemes that "God is Dead"; while another snide group scoffs that Federal Socialism does not lead to Communism. How very aptly would last weeks' headlines apply to Franklin County and Czech oslovakia -"They Control but Do Not Rule." Although falsely charged, violence is not a way of life in Franklin County. It is thy hope of all the true citizens of Franklin that we be spared the irrationalism of torch and terror. At its best form, a boycott, Workable or not, is a terrible injustice to a proud county. But our Citizens were not tried in a Court of Law, only our Board of Education. And the Citizens did not have the opportunity to dissent. Therefore, let it be recorded: That in this Land of the Free, in this State of North Caro lina, and in this County of Franklin,-We, the People of Franklin County DO PRO TEST. , Sincerely, i Fred P. Johnson 410 West Noble St. Louisburg, N. C. i August 30, 1968 _ Likes Wallace Dear Editor: George Wallace should be the next leader, President, of the U. S. A. His answers on the TV program "Issues and An swers" were excellent, true, and (air. The two interviewers pre siding on the program, tried their best to tangle or misun derstand Wallaces' answers, but they failed. Wallace answered his questions just as he wanted to and just as we free, democratic Americans wanted. One statement he made concerning the schools and hospitals was that he would see that the Federal Government stayed out of school affairs and other State affairs; he would make the Federal "Bureaucrats" stay in Washington. He stated much about the taxes that we Americans pay, but I'm more concerned about our school problems and I feel that most Franklin County citizens are, so 111 not say much about taxes, except that he will lower them. Now all his answers came from his superb mind; he wasn't reading as Humphrey and Nixon always do. He talks so I can understand him and what he's talking about. I understand and I'm not one to catch on very fast. Renee Hobgood Route 2, Box 46-A Louisburg, N. C. J !W THINK CJ ^Tof it..." i"COME frank count As much as we all love it . . . one thing we got to admit . . . good old Franklin County has got its share of characters . . . Fact is ... if this kind of thing is a blessing . . . our cup runneth over . . . One fellow . . . and true to our long-?tanding policy ... we won't mention any names . . . certainly falls into the cate gory of being a character . . . He was raised in the country . . on a farm . . and like so many uuitrs nt* am i nussr ing any meals but then he ain't scaring the Rocke fellers either ... He was just breezing along like most folks until he got him a job in town This went straight to his head . . . Right off he thought he was something special . . . It never dawned on him that there are a whole lot of folks working in town . . . and he probably never give any thought as to where they come from -^~*rniv? nriirriTiTu Anyway . . this charac ~ ter is now 17 pound! flHB f * lighter than he was . . Dur ing the recent miid Frank lin County summer when the temperatures reached around 100 degrees . . this fellow rode around . . all through his neighborhood with his windows rolled up. He picked the hottest part of the day to ride up and down the roads . . wav ing at his friends and neighbors as they sweated in the tobacco field or tried to get cool sitting in their yards ... He was impressing themm . . he thought . . with the windows rolled up he thinks everybody else believes he was riding in an air conditioned car . . . We think he's the same fellow that was busy trimming wicks and filling his lamps a few days back when this stranger stopped at his house seeking directions to a local still . . The stranger . . needless to say didn't get the directions he was after . . but the wick-trimming interested him . . . "I'm surprised to see you using kerosene lamps when rural electrification is available", the stranger said, "Don't you want . electricity?" "Oh", said our Franklin County character, "We've got it in case we ever need it, but so far we ain't had to use it 'cause we ain't never run out of kerosene." Another local character has come' c.r <vit.h a sure way of getting rich. He is known to lake a toady every once in awhile . . and he has decided to use this habit to his own advantage. The way he" gol i* P <|, joing to start a saloon in his own hoine. To save buying a license, he's going to be his only customer. He's gonna give his wife $55 to buy a case. He figures there's 240 shots in a case and he's going to pay his wife sixty cents a drink. In twelve days, he figures hell have paid for the case and will have $89 to the good. If he continues with his plan for ten years, he says, his wife will have $27,085.47. We figure this win be enough to raise the children, pay off the mortage, and marty a decent mn who will make her forget the bum she married . . . Which . . come to think of it . . . makes this character's idea worth considering. HOT ENOUGH? NOWS THE TIME TO PLAN A WARM WINTER! Get i summer fill of ftmous Etto Hating Oil now, end you'll be til ?et when cold weether comet. Better still, get til the ftcts tbout our dependable "Witchdog" Oil Hett Service. It includet premium qutlity Etto Heating Oil it regular price. It's the modern hetting oil thtt burns hot tnd burns cletn. Our "Wttchdog" Service tlso includes tutomttic delivery, to your fuel tupply new gets too low. Pltn a wtrm winter now...CtH today) L. H. DICKENS & SON Route 2 Louisbure, N.C Phone 853-2117 J .no
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