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As a Matter of Fact
HERE is no defense for mob rule. Members of
a lynch mob are criminals and should be dealt
with as criminals. And the verdict of not guilty in
last week's lynch trial at Greenville, S. C:, was a
gross miscarriage of justice. As such, it cannot be
too severely condemned.
But that in nowise excuses the vast amount of
loose thinking and loose talk that have followed
the acquittal of. the 28 Greenville defendants.
The question has been raised, for example, how
can we sell the theory of democracy to tbe world
when justice in a democracy so flagrantly fails to
function. The implication in that this is the worst,
and the first, miscarriage of justice in America.
As a matter of fact, there have been, and continue
to be, serious miscarriages of justice in every state
in the Union.
Much of the newspaper and radio discussion of
the case has left the impression ? an impression that
appears to be general ? that the lynch evil is grow
ing,' cancer-like.
As a matter of fact, lynching is on the decline.
Figures compiled by the Tuskegee (Negro) insti
tute show a rapid and consistent decrease in the
number of lynchings over the last half-centurv.
It is said the verdict shames the whole South
Why just the South? Why not the whole nation,
for isn't the South a part of the nation?
As a matter of fact, it shames the men who made
up the jury; it shames, perhaps Greenville county.
But how can the people of Mobile, Ala., or Rich
mond, Va., or Dallas, Texas, be held responsible
for a purely local miscarriage of justice in Green
ville, S. C. ? You can no more condemn the entire
South for the result of last week's trial in Green
ville than vou could, a few years ago, have labeled
all Midwesterners murderers because of the Chicago
gang killings; or than you could, today, damn all
New Eriglanders as narrow and Puritanical because
Boston chooses, on occasion, to ban books that are
on sale elsewhere in the United States.
It has been said repeatedly that the case shows
some progress, and the Associated Press explains
that "alleged lynchers were, for the first time in
the South, arrested and brought to trial".
As a matter of fact, lynchers have been arrested
and brought to trial in the South repeatedly ? and
convicted and sentenced. Such convictions go back
at least 20 years. In the 20's, when a North
Carolina mob mutilated a white man, its members
were rounded up, tried, convicted, and given long
prison terms. A short time later a mob stormed
the Buncombe county jail in Asheville in an attempt
to lynch Alvin Mansel, Negro. Members of that
mob, too, were convicted and sent to prison. (The
Negro, given an orderly trial and sent to prison,
later was paroled on a basis of new evidence.) And
there have been many instances in the South of a
itiob's either being foiled or of its members being
arrested and brought to trial.
It is asserted that failure of the Greenville jun
to bring in a verdict of guilty puts the clincher on
the argument for a federal anti-lynch law. We may
or may not need such a federal law, but the Green
ville case certainly does not prove the need.
For how does a federal court operate? It oper
ates, as a Franklin attorney recently pointed out,
like a state court, through a jury. And who makes
up the jury? Citizens from the court district in
which a crime is committed. In a federal court, as
well as a state court, the guilt or innocence of a
defendant is passed upon bv local jurors. Merely
calling a jury "federal" will not remove the human
element.
As a matter of fact, the Greenville case demon
states ? if it demonstrates anything ? that state
court officials in the South can and will arrest
mob members, bring them to trial, and present the
evidence against them. What more could federal of
ficials do?
The lynch evil and the relations between the races
are serious problems that challenge the best
thought Americans can bring to them. We can
not solve these problems by ignoring facts and
tossing logic out the window, but that is precisely
what a great many commentators have done in this
instance.
Others' Opinions ?
SWEET SMELL
Sweeter to the nostrils of a hungry old codger than all the
fragrances of spring Is a whiff of smoke off a kettle fire of
cobs and chips on the floor of the meat house where some
real hog meat is being really cured with real smoke
? Shelby ville (Ky.) Sentinel.
FOLKS ARE FUNNY THINGS
Last week we published an article from "A Citizen" about
lilacs and hog pens and since that time everyone in town who
has a cow lot or a hog pen that might be offensive are ac
cusing their neighbors of writing the article. It would be right
funny to you if you know just how many different folks have
been accused of writing the article ? Clayton Tribune.
HELPING FARM PEOPLE
Claude R. Wickard, administrator of the Rural Electrification
administration, made a speech In Spokane, Washington the
other day in which he said that the REA program has op
erated so that "the federal government has helped farm people
fco help themselves." He sketched the successful continuance of
the Rural Electrification program which proves that coopera
tives have kept REA on a sound and consistent basis by oper
ating the plan in a business-managed way throughout the
United States. ? Cherokee Scout.
EVERY DOG . . .
What is so rare as a day in June? A day nobody sponsors.
If you have a pet project for a special holiday to honor
somebody or something, get it in early. The field is crowded,
the number of available days grows smaller.
For years, the country limped along with such well-estab
lished holidays as New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday,
Mem. rial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Armistice Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
But ww Congress has before it proposals for a General
Pulaski Day, Dedication Day, U. S. Marine Corps Day, Amer
ican Indian Day, Good Friday, World War II Victory Day,
National Farm Day, National Heart Week, Grandmothers' Day,
Patriots' Day, Constitution Day, Thomas Alva Edison Day,
National Freedom Day and Shut-Ins Day.
Nobody yet. has proposed an Overworked Press Agents' Day.
? The Pathfinder.
OPPORTUNITIES
The fact that unemployment is on the rise in Haywood
county shows definitely the trend of the times. The great peak
for taking or leaving a job just as a whim, as there were
countless positions on every hand, is over. In fact it may be a
long time before such flourishing conditions for the unemployed
come again. .
This fact is significant and should bring a definite view
point to those seeking jobs. As time goes on qualifications will
be more demanding, and the ability of the employed will be
considered and questioned as it has not been in the last few
years.
This decrease may be only a trickle of what is to come, but
it should have a sobering Influence as well as serve as a greater
urge to thrift on the public in general.
? Waynesville Mountaineer.
FARMERS AND LABORERS TO BLAME
One would think from reading many of the colored journals
of the day that the farmer rolling in his wealth and the fac
tory worker whose pockets are stuffed with overtime pay are
the people most responsible for the skyward trend of prices
these days.
, Listed here are a few reports filed on recent earnings by
some representative American corporations. These figures speak
more eloquently than any editorial could of the error that is
made when the working man is blamed for the inflated cost
of living today.
Consolidated Textile Co.? 1947, $1,445,660; 1946, $311,564
Standard Oil of Ohio? 1947, $2443,783; 1946, $2,025,909.
Diamond T Truck Co.? 1947, $466,280; 1946, $195,289.
Mid-Continent Oil Co.? 1947, $3869,129; 1946, $1,627,996.
Noma Electric Co.? 1946, $1,684,707; 1945, $330,499.
Hertford County Herald,
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OUT WITH THE COMMIES
The Winston-Salem Journal has published an expose of
communist control of a labor union of that city. This is the
CIO tobacco workers' union; and the newspaper's charges are
sustained by the testimony of unionists, some of whom were
formerly prominent in the organization's activities.
The Journal's case seems to be reasonably well established.
The informat'.on the newspaper gathered was presented to
Philip Murray and associated CIO leaders. Apparently the
Journal got a promise but littte action from Murray, so it went
to the public with its case.
It has been known for some time that probably a majority
of all the communists in North Carolina were in Winston
Salem, where the tobacco workers have offered a Juicy op
portunity for the activities of the radicals.
In spite of the conditions existing among the tobacco work
ers of Winston-Salem, it is certain that communists are a
very small fraction of its inhabitants. It should not be diffi
cult for the good American people of the city to purge their
community and section of the left-wingers. Doubtless a large
majority of the tobacco workers are properly classed with good
Americans. The Job of wresting control of their organization
from the communists is one which should afford them great
satisfaction and should arouse the approval and backing of
the great body of North Carolinians inhabiting the splendid
city of Winston-Salem. ? Hendersonvllie Times-News.
A VALUABLE ASSET
Referred to as "The Land of Waterfall*, " Brevard and
Transylvania county are unquestionably Ideal spots In which
to spend a vacation ? and to live ? and at this time of the
year, we are prone to pat our selves on the back over the ad
vantages we offer tourists, sportsmen and others spending time
with us.
We brag on our majestic mountain peaks, our crystal clear
streams, our warm days and cool nights, our many summer
ramps attracting campers from all over the Southland, our
outstanding industries, our college, country club and other
localities offering recreation and relaxation to pleasure seek
ers, but there's one essential attraction that we're overlooking.
In the town and county there are 10 great "A" eating houses.
This number ts unexcelled by any town and county the slM
of ours In Western North Carolina or the state for that matter,
and we more or less Just take It for granted.
We are extremely fortunate In having cafe, restaurant and
hotel owners who are conscious of the fact that one of the
main features of any progressive community U modern, up-to
date, clean eating houses. Sanitarian Walter F. Hart la to be
commended for his diligence in methodically Inspecting all
eating establishments and encouraging them to reach or main
tain the highest standard? Transylvania Times.
Love truth, but pardon error.? -Voltaire,
Our country ha? liberty without license and Authority with
out dMpotUm.WamM Cardinal oibtoni. *
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Having a plowed or raked fire lane
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LEGAL ADVERTISING
ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
tratrix of Win. Q. Culbertson,
deceased, late of Macon County,
N. C., this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the
estate of said deceased to ex
hibit them to the undersigned
at Highlands, N. C., on or be
fore the 16th day of April, 1948
or this notice will bg. plead in
bar of their recovery. All per
sons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate settle
ment.
This 16th day of April, 1947.
MARIAN A. NORTON,
Administratrix.
A34 ? 6tp ? May29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
trator of G. L. Garland, deceas
ed, late of Macon County, N. C.,
this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate
of said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before
the 21st day of May, 1948, or
this notice will be plead In bar
of their recovery. All persons In
debted to said estate will please
make immediate settlement.
This 21st day of May, 1947.
JOHN BROWN,
Administrator.
M22 ? 6tp ? June 26
EXECUTRIX NOTICE
Having qualified as executor
of T. M. Keener, deceased, late
of Macon County, N. C., this is
to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned on or before the
6th day of May, 1948, or this
notice will be plead In bar of
their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will please
make immediate settlement.
This 6th day of May, 1947.
MRS. EDNA KEENER,
Executrix
M8 ? 6tp ? J12
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
trator of' Mrs. W. T. McDonald,
deceased, late of Macon County,
N. C., this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the
estate of said deceased to ex
hibit them to the undersigned
on or before the 23rd day of
April, 1948, or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recov
ery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make imme
diate settlement.
This 23rd day of April, 1947.
R. H. HOLDEN,
Administrator
A24 ? 6tp ? May29
EXECUTRIX NOTICE
Having qualified as executrix
of Annie Slagle, deceased, late
of Macon County, N. C., this is
to notify all persons having,
claims against the estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at 200 Orandin
Road, Charlotte, N. C., on or be
fore the 16th day of April, 1948
or this notice will be plead in
bar of their recovery. All per
sons Indebted to said estate will
please make Immediate settle
ment.
This 16th day of April, 1947.
KATHERINE 8ILER ZACHARY
Execurtlx.
A24 ? 6tp ? May29
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
trator of Betty McQee, deceas
ed, late of Macon County, N. C,
this Is to notify all persons hav
ing claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or be
fore the 29th day of April, 1948,
or this notice will be plead in
bar of their recovery. All per
sons Indebted to said estate will
please make Immediate settle
ment.
This 29th day of April, 1947.
O. W. McOKE,
Administrator.
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ATHLETES FOOT ITCH
HOW TO STOP IT
MAKE S MINUTE TEST
tarim to KILL th? It.
comfort or your Uc bock.
Today at Angel's Drug Store.
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Everything Electrical
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CHIROPRACTOR
PHYSIO-THERAPIST
Over Leader's Dry Goods Store
SYLVA, N. C.
Telephone 143
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