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Page Two The Question Before the Court The Supreme Court of North Carolina will shortly de ■cide whether the Dixiecrats shall have a place on the of ficial ballot this fall. Their decision will be based on the reasonableness of a regulation of the State Board of Elec tions that the signers of a petition for a new party must not have voted in the primary of another party in the same year. Judge W. C. Harris ruled recently that the pro vision was unreasonable. His thought on the matter was that, since the Dixiecrats are running no candidates for any office except president and vice president and no primary has been held in North Carolina this year to determine the choice of the Democratic portion of the electorate, the Dixiecrats are entitled to make a just claim to dual personality. May we hasten to point out that Mary Price, the guber natorial candidate of the Progressive Party, was not nam ed a candidate by the primary route. Neither was Mr. Pritchard, the Republican candidate for the same office. They were named by their respective conventions, a pro cedure hitherto considered completely legal. Herein lies the error in the current reasoning of Judge Harris. The Democratic Party in North Carolina names its candidates for state offices in the primary, its dele gates to the national convention in in its own state con vention. By participation in a primary after these dele gates are named, a voter indicates endorsement or at least acceptance of the convention’s actions. The place any opposition to President Truman's re nomination should have been first manifested was the pre cinct meeting, open to every registered Democratic voter. Full machinery has been carefully provided for dissenting party members to take their grievances to a majority of the voters. If Democrats opposed to Truman were not in terested enough to participate in these meetings, they have small room to complain at this late hour. Judge Harris has in civil actions ruled too many times in favor of a plaintiff where the defendant made no answer to the complaint not to appreciate this point. The analogy is close and true. The only decision the Supreme Court may render in accord with its established precedent is a reversal of the finding of Judge Harris. The people of North Carolina must not be held responsible for the past inaction of this disgruntled group of politicians, functioning as an aux iliary of the Republican Party. Ethical and Practical Blunder Along with thousands of other North Carolinians, we bemoan the egg-throwing experiences Mr. Wallace under went earlier this week, and the attendant unfavorable pub licity received by our state. • As much as we disagree with this particular rabble-rouser, we feel that he cannot be deserving of such unkind attention. But Henry Wallace is no fool. He knew what to expect from certain elements of the voting—and non voting—public if he flaunted our traditions of segiega tion. He also knew that such episodes as the Burling ton and Greensboro outrages would engender sym pathy for his forlorn cause elsewhere in the nation. The moral considerations appall, and the practical con siderations exasperate. The Progressives were hoping for just such an incident —so said their national treasurer. We have been outsmarted by the Parlor Pinks again. We gave vent to our spleen, and increased the vote for Wallace. Several expanations have been advanced for the conduct of the Carolina eggthrowers. The most palat able explanation is the suggestion that the malfactors were themselves Wallacites seeking to create a stronger pro-W allace feeling among liberal elements of both the major political parties. Unfortunately the evidence does not support this thesis. The fact apparently is that we simply forgot to act like civ ilized human beings. An important lesson that must be learned from this sorry record is that while the South has a strong tradition of racial segregation, it has equally strong traditions of hospitality, free speech and good taste. The Zebulon Record Ferd Davis Editor Barrie Davis Publisher Subscription rate: $1.50 a year. Advertising rates on request Entered as second class matter June 26, 1925, at the post office at Zebulon, North Carolina, under the act of March 3, 1879. The Zebulon Record This, That and the Other By Mrs. Theo B. Davis Our youngest son, who brought a stubborn case of malaria home from Italy, has to keep fighting it with atabrine. During the last hot spell he said he left off the remedy sometimes, because a chill was one way to get really cool. For making babies comfortable in hot weather, mothers have no better aid than a plain galvanized tub. In one of these, with luke warm water deep enough for splashing, but not of sufficient depth to upset the little one, a baby will play happily until thoroughly cooled off, and also clean. Something to dip water with and something to pour it in to add to the pleasure of a child who is of an age to enjoy this fas cinating sport. And if there is prickly heat evident, dissolve a big spoonful of baking sjda in the water before the tubbing begins. It may be style and fashion both; but, if so, some one has blundered. I mean in promoting wearing at the same time one of those long, flaring skirts and a pair of ballerina shoes. For style is said to enhance the good points and fashion should add attraction; and a total lack of heels on shoes throws a girl too far backward for a long, circular skirt to hang well. Scatter rugs on polished floors are one of the danger spots in the home. Rug-Anchor or rug under lay will help prevent falls caused by the slipping of small rugs. It is made of sponge rubber, it clings to the most highly polished floor, thus holding the lightest scatter scatter rug firmly in place. Its cushion effect lessens wear, and rugs last longer because the rub ber underlay prevents soil and dirt from penetrating the back of the rug. It has another advantage too, * By Carl E. Bjork It was Sale Time in The Big City, and Eph, Aitch, and I went over to spend coin and see the sights. And as we bumped along we were exceedingly happy, so that we did hum and whistle in our merriment. And by and by we cometh to The Big Town, and we did see that others had come there also to buy and sell, and perchance to waste their substance in monkey-busi ness living. For the streets were filled with jostlings among the chariots, and many ran with us, and many were against us. Now we did come to The First Light which is a flickering con traption that hangeth in The Air above The Street. And it winketh Red, and Yellow, and Green. And it doeth that over and over again. And this first light showeth Red, so we halteth, and waiteth for Green. And it winketh Green at us but before Eph could place his foot upon The Clutch, there soundeth a Long Loud Peep behind us from someone going- our way. And Eph stoppeth his humming, and is clean mad. No we did come to The Second Light, and 10, it is Red. So we did wait for Green, and at last it cometh but there cometh with it It takes a lift of the head and a flick of the heel to attain a grace ful swirl instead of a dreary flop; and if you are racked back on your heels, you can’t flick them. If you will put all your small scraps of soap into a container as they accumulate, and occasionally pour a little hot water over them, you will always have on hand that soap jelly called for by experts to rub on the most soiled parts of clothing before beginning the washing. To be ashmed is to be miser able. This is true whether the sit uation is caused by our own acts or by those of others. Being ashamed because of lack of mater ial possessions is painful; but to be ashamed by behavior is almost ag onizing. And right now many North Carolinans are up to their eyebrows in embarrassment over the way some of the state’s citi zens have conducted themselves with regard to the Progressive wo may be thankful the egg-and- Party’s tour of this section. It makes little difference to say tomato throwing, the booing and parading did not take place in Wake County. That would be too much like saying my son did not take part; it was my sister’s son. It is all in the family, and we can only wait with what dignity we Farm Home Hints it will not harbor moths. * If Rug-Anchor becomes soiled or coated with wax from floors, it is easily cleaned by washing with lukewarm water and mild soap. It comes in 24, 32, and 54 inch widths and may be cut to fit any size rug. The underlay should be cut slightly smaller than rug size —about one to two inches from ethe edge of the rug—so that it will not extend beyond the edges of the rug. How to dampen clothes for iron- Bjork's Tips also A Long Loud Beep from The Horn Blower Behind. Now Eph is made mad twice, and kicketh The Clutch as he let teth it roll. Moreover he saith to Aitch, That Man is a Fool. Doth he not perceive that I have no time to get rolling, and yet he bloweth like a whale on these Busy Streets. Thou speakest the truth, saith Aitch, Most of these dang drivers are as nutty as squirrels. Now we arriveth at The Third Light, and sure enough it is Red. And as we waiteth for The Go Ahead Light, there cometh a man with a dog across The Busy Street, and he is a Blind Man. And when he is in the midst of the highway, the flickering con traption turneth Green. But not one car moveth, yea, not so much as a foot was pressed upon the gas, nor hand upon the horn. All was very quiet while The Blind Man passeth over the street with his dog. Moreover we heard no loud bleating from the car behind us, and when the light showeth Green again we all moved forward as if nothing had happened save a nice rest in the sun. And Eph saith unto Aitch, I did not hear that Noise Maker that time. Can it be that he knoweth the greatest to be Charity? Friday, September 3,1948 can muster to read what ’eading publications have to say about us —much of it justified. It does no good to say we do not approve of the formation of the Progressive Party and disapprove the nomination of Wallace for president. If we are wise enough to know what is best for our country, we ought also to know how to behave. One outcome of the matter is that we in North Carolina (and it is useless to say they here; We shall all be judged together by those who do not know us.) have helped to further the new party’s prospects. Wallace has been made to appear as a martyr, worldwide publicity will be given to what took place in those towns where he spoke. If only he and his fol lowers might have been ignored by all save those in sympathy with them, they might have said what they had in mind, spent the nights where they pleased, and gone on their way with less rejoicing than they now feel. Speaking as one who is afraid of Wallace’s economic theories, his emotional reactions and his erratic changes of principles, and who is likewise fearful of Miss Mary Price’s intentions, I shall wish all might have been said with silence followed in November by votes, instead of eggs, tomatoes and ab use. ing: Use hot water—it penetrates the fibers more quickly. Use a sprinkler that will distribute the water in a fine spray. Fold clothes carefully to avoid introducing un necessary wrinkles. Fold the hems and double portions to the inside and roll up, using a slight knead ing pressure to help the moisture penetrate. Use less moisture for machine ironing than for hand ironing. Dampened clothes should “sea son” at least half an hour. And Aitch replieth, No doubt he is not as bad as we did think him to be. He did remain silent with us, and showeth himself a gentle man while The Sightless One went by. Perhaps we did judge him be iore the time, and needeth to re pent our hasty words. And Eph saith once more, We do all make fools of ourselves at times. The Loud Blaster is but a Nervous Man yet he proveth his worth when forced to wait for the light. We surely forgive him and hope not to err in such decisions ol speedy judgement ever again. But now we cometh to The fourth Light, and it is Very Red. So we did wait until it turneth Green, which it did, but before Eph could use a muscle, there cometh a Great Blast from The Car Behind, and Eph did really jump by reason of the noise. And alter we had proceeded for a little space, Eph did shake his head and remark, One Thing I am certain of at this moment. I do not understand Human Nature. What thinkest thou O Silent Rider? And 1 cleareth my throat by reason of not speaking for many miles and I uttereth a word that can mean “m e too’ if you desire it so. Amen, I saith.
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