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TVA'S FRIENDS FEAR FOR US FUTURE that In June of 1953 Mr. Eisen hower indicated he thought TVA was an example of "creeping socialism", and they maintain that if he had been persuaded as to the merit of the TVA idea he could have demonstrated that faith in 1954 by reappointing the highly competent and successful board chairman, Gordon K. Oew, Instead of replacing him with Qen. Vogel. It should be stated that it is almost universally held among TV A supporters that Sherman Adams, the assistant to the Presi dent, determined the choice of Vogel and will have the decisive voice in nominating the next TV A members. Adams is regarded as an advocate of private power and, as a former governor of New Hampshire, is said to feel that cheap electric power in the South has been damaging New England Industries. The TV A operates in an 80,000-square-mile area In the states of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky. Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Disputes between Dr. Curtis and ' Dr. Raymond R. Paty. the third I board member, on the one hand, | and Gen Vogel, the chairman on the other, have not reached the epic proportions of the battles that rent TV A and resulted In the removal of Chairman Arthur E. Morgan by President Roosevelt In 1938. But the differences since Gen. Vogel arrived at board head quarters here have become wide ly known to the staff and to resi dents of the seven-6tate area ser ved by TVA. In talks with Vogel, Paty and ?Curtis, with members of the TVA staff, and with outsiders here and Fine Farm for Quick Sale in Western North Carolina! ? This farm has 137 fertile acres, Is fenced and cross-fenced; lies at the head of Mid dle Creek, off US 441, only 12 miles from Franklin, N. C., and about same distance from Clayton, Ga.; one ipile of road through property, also one mile of fine trout stream with both sides of stream oji property; several springs, which would enable owner to make lake at small expense. Land in high state of cultivation, now In clover and other grazing crops. Ideal for stock or chicken farm. Some timber now on place and young trees will soon yield more, In picture above note beauty of valley, mountain in background. The five-room house is basically sound, but needs minor repairs for modern home. Excellent barn and outbuildings. Stored under shelter is more than $2,000 worth of farm machinery In good condition. Ill health is reason for owner's desire to sell. Price Is $20, 000. Easy terms. Shown by appointment. Write or call E. M. McNish, Wayah Valley Road, Franklin, North Carolina. Telephone nnmter is 1QJ-1. In Chattanooca. this reporter be came convinced that, regardless of the Justification or lack of It. morale within the staff is low and has been declining since Vogel's coming. ' This Is Important because the TV A has been noted for the num ber of dedicated men and women who work for the agency because they believe in it and not because of the salaries. It is this remark able esprit de corps that, as much, perhaps, as TVA's physical ac complishments, has made the a gency a unique expression of American genius and one of the wonders of the modern world. Any large-scale exodus would effect ively wreck the Authority. The appointment of a replace ment for Curtis is neither a simple nor a conclusive matter. There is ample precedent for a delay of considerable length and it is pos sible that after Curtis walks out of his modest office for the last time, it may be weeks or months before a successor is chosen. Two men constitute a quorum and can conduct the board business, al though it seems doubtful that Paty, a former university presi dent and a passionate believer n TVA principles, could agree <vith Vogel on some important uestions. Terms of TVA directors are for nine years, beginning at three-year intervals on May 18. If a replace ment for Curtis is not nominated and confirmed by the egihteenth of next month, the nominee still will end his service May 18. 1968. Although Vogel is reported to have thought when he took on his post in the summer of 1954 that the chairman was a cut a bove the other members, on mat ters of significance the three mem bers are equal. Vogel testified be fore Senators considering his nomination that he "assumed the President would listen to my ad vice as chairman," and said he had accepted the job "with the understanding that I will have access to the President." This out look runs contrary to TVA tra dition. Another factor is that Paty's term expires May 18, 1960, and Mr. Eisenhower will at that time have the opportunity of appoint ing a third director. Because of this, the suggestion has been made that the Administration might try effect a compromise of some sort in the Curtis replacement, although it is difficult to envisage the form a compromise might take Vogel's remarks indicate he ex pects the new appointee will side with the chairman and TVA sup porters are afraid Vogel is right. That would isolate Paty. There is still another factor in the situation, however, and that is OCDSM DESIGN SOUTHERN ilHjJflllHIl GOLDEN ROCKET M HOLIDAY COUPfc "Com& on try It ... thoro's nothing //Ae or FtochGt !" Old* Owmn Let me show you. Thia J-2 Rocket* ia like two enginea under the hood. Friandt Neat trick ? how does it work? Old* Owntrt It's a new progreaaive carburetor ayatem. Give* you more economy ... or extra power for aafety. Take your choice. Frtands Economy aounda awell . . . but with a car like thia ...? Old* Owntrt You bet! They engineeced the J-2 Rocket Engine for our kind of driving . . . top efficiency at normal driving speed* because it'* fueled by one carburetor. Frtondt How about that extra power? OMs Owmn Give it H throttle and two extra carburetor* cut in. It's mighty reassuring to know you've got that extra power in the bank. Friandi I get it. Economy when you want it ? power when you need it. OMs Owntn Correct. But talking abont it won't give you the whole story. This one you've got to drive. Climb in ? let's go. PERSONAL Your Olds dealer Vould like you to try J-2, NOW too! It's available now on all models, including the Golden Rocket 88, lowest jirirrd Rocket Engine car. Be his guest lor America's newest driving experience. * Optional of Htra corf. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED O.LDE MOBILE QUALITY DEALER May it Safety Month ? Chuck Your Car. . . Chock Accidents I EDWARDS DIES | IN TENNESSEE VETS HOSPITAL Rites For Native Of Macon Conducted At Iotla Church (Unavoidably Omitted Last Week) Harley Samuel Edwards, of Franklin, Route 3. who entered a Veterans Administration hospital in Tennessee several weeks ago. died there May 4. He was 60. The son of Philip and Mrs. Lu thenia Gair Edwards, he was born April 8, 1897, in Macon County. He married Miss Ruth McCoy in 1949. Mr. Edwards was a farmer He was a member of Iotla Metho dist Church. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. May 6 at the Iotla church, with burial in the church cemetery. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Paul Heafner. pas tor, the Rev. C. C. Welch, and the Rev. R. D. Burnette, chaplain for Franklin's American Legion Post 108. Mr. Edwards was a World War I veteran. Pallbearers were Van Frazier, Bill Bryant, Lon Dalton, Bill Wal riroop. Dean Carpenter, and Ralph Henson. Surviving in addition to his wife are two step-sons, J. C. McCoy and Ralph McCoy, of the home; two step-daughters. Miss Elizabeth Ann McCoy, of the home, and Mrs. Carolyn Holden, of Ft. Knox.. Ky; a sister. Miss Fannie Edwards of Franklin, Route 3; and foui brothers, Fred, Harry, and Harve, all of Pontiac, Mich., and George, of Franklin, Route 3. Demonstration Club Meetings For Week Are Announced Meeting of home demonstra tlon clubs in this county for the coming week have been an nounced by Mrs. Florence S Sherrill, county home demonstra tlon agent. They are as follows: Today (Thursday) : Higdonville club at 9:30 a. m. at the home of Mrs. Earl Finney. Friday: Watauga club at 1:30 p. m. with Mrs. Molton Buchanan. Monday: Hickory Knoll club at the home o'f Mrs. EM Moffitt it 1:30 p. m.; Highlands club in the basement of the Baptist church at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday: Olive Hill-Oak Dale club at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Joe Tallent. Wednesday: Upper Cartooge chaye club with Mrs. M. W. Beck at 2 p. m. Thursday: Clark's Chapel club at the home of Mrs. C. R. Cabe at 2 p. m. Congress. Curtis's replacement must be confirmed. If the admin istration does not send to Congress the name of a man who is, on the basis of his record, a stroiyr believer in TVA ideals, there might be difficulty in obtaining senate confirmation. Since the record of the Admin istration does not indicate such a man will be proposed, a fight, perhaps a long a disruptive one. is in prospect. The Senate Public Works Committee voted 11 to 1 to approve Vogel. . The dissenter was Senator Wayne L. Morse fDem.\ Oregon, but since 1954 some senators who voted for Vogel have been disappointed, to say the least. In explaining his vote, Morse said he was convinced that Vogel "is so steeped in the military chain of command" that it would not be in the public interest to confirm him. Today, some of those who have had contacts with Vogel since he became a board member, think that one of the sources of friction is the very thing to which Morse alluded, the chairman's military background. North Carolina wool producers are likely to get a little better price for their products this year than in 1956. NOTICE Anyone interested in the up keep of the cemetery at Sugar fork Baptist Church is requested to make donations for this pur pose to C. Tom Bryson, Treasurer, or Fred Crisp, Caretaker of Sugar fork Cemetery. Adv. Ramsey Resigns As Graham Agent; Moves Back Here Albert L. Ramsey, Jr., who has resigned as Graham County agent to accept a position with the James Lees and Sons carpet com pany, moved with his family last week from Robbinsville to the Ramsey farm on Iotla. He will have an engineering job with the Lees company, which will take him to the firm's two plants in Georgia, one of which U at Rabun Gap. and to the plant under construction at Robbins ville. Mr. Ramsey is married to the former Miss Margaret Setser, of Cartoogechaye. They have two children, Becky and Dianne. Biddle In High Point For Baptist Meeting Roy M. Biddle, Jr., a member of the First Baptist Church, was in High Point Wednesday of la.st week to attend a planning session for the Baptist state-wide leader ship institute, to be held in Janu ary of next year. r%m COOKING CORNER FmwriU Recijm Of MACON WOMEN AiTM-Con-PaU* 1 fryer or small roasting chicken (cut into pieces) % lb. rice 1 green pepper sliced 1 onion sliced 1 can tomato sauce 1 jar stuffed olives sliced Vt teaspoon black pepper Vi teaspoon salt V* teaspoon thyme '/8 teaspoon garlic powder Brown chicken in oil or fat. Remove from pan. Pry onions and green peppers until brown in the same fat chicken was browned in. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Replace chicken in pan. Cover and let simmer until chicken is tender. Add water if necessary. Wash rice, add to chicken. Add enough hot water to cover. Add stuffed olives. Cover and let cook p4 to % hour. Garnish with pi mentos, if desired. Mrs. E. Rex Andrus (Cartoogechaye Club) Continued From Editorial Pay? Letters fair, impartial, and just decisions in all problems that con front such a group. The good wishes of the Murphy School faculty follow Mr. Bueck in his position as Macon County school superintendent. (MRS. > CONSTANCE WEST President, Murphy Unit N.C.E.A. I. Murphy, N. C. Liked Education Section Editor, The Press: Find enclosed check for S3, for which please renew my sub scription to The Franklin Press for one year. And also "Thanks a million" for the May 2 issue of The Press. I enjoyed every word of it and had a most wonderful time of going back into my school days. My first year in school! what an experience! Miss "T" Kelly was my teacher. That remarkable woman! Several years later, when she was a rural supervisor, I taught for her. It's small wonder that Miss Wells wa? fearful of following her as a teacher at Iotla. But she measured uo to the high standard. I attended one of those "normal courses" under her supervision. I'm glad you do these things you do, through the medium of The Press. It's good for us to recall these early influences, and I maintain that .teachers are one of the greatest influ ences in a child's life. I'll never forget M. D. Billings and what he did for the cause of education in Macon County. Such a man! It was a liberal education just to attend one of his "summer schools". I'm sorry I've written such a long letter, but l want you to know that we do appreciate the job you are doing with the home paper. It means a lot to us folks away from home. MRS J. H SHELLEY Lake Helen, Fla. 'Amused' Dear Mr. Jones: I have been quite amused with the letters and your editor ials praising Mr. McSwain and objecting vigorously to his oust er by the Board of Education. In your editorial, "Are We Children?", your third conclusion concerned the un-Christianlike manner taken by the Board in failing to notify Mr McSwain months ago of his pending removal from office. I had to laugh when I read this as I recall vividly how you "rode" Mr. Houk out of office not too many years ago. I objected vigorously to your method of harrassing Mr. Houk through your newspaper. I thought it un-Christian of you to take advantage of your neighbor who had no means of pub lishing opinions of you and your undertakings. I thought ? and I still do think ? it was a brutal act on your part. What do I find amusing about the current incident? It is that now when apparently you don't have an influence with the Board and were probably not consulted as to the choice of the new man, the shoe is on the other foot and the Board is called "un-Christian", uncharitable, etc. Were you charitable to Mr. McSwain's predecessor? (MRS.) AUDREY CONLEY MASSEY Raleigh, N. C. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mrs. Massey's opinions are her afTalr; whatever they may be, her opinions, and those of other read ers, always are welcomed by The Press. (Matters of fact fall into a different category, and two of the statements in the above letter are inaccurate: (I. Mr. Houk left the office of county superintendent vol untarily, by resignation. In announcing his resignation, April 2, 1951, he assigned personal reasons that had nothing to do with criticism of his official policies. His explanation, In his own words, was published in the April 5, 1951, Issue of this newspaper. (2. Everybody has "means of publishing opinions" of Hie Press and its "undertakings". (Witness publication of Mrs. Massey's letter.) The columns of The Press always are open for the expression of opinion, and especially to anyone under attack. That policy repeatedly was called to Mr. Honk's at tention during the period his superlntendency was the sub ject of controversy.) Watch For IT!
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