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Page Two THE PILOT—Southern Pines. North Carolina Friday .September 14. IS. THE PILOT Published Each Friday by THE PILOT. INCORPORATED Southern'Pines, North Carolina 1941—JAMES BOYD. Publisher—1944 Editor 1 Asst. Editor I KIATHARINE BOYD VALERIE NICHOLSON .... DAN S. RAY General Manager C. G. COUNCIL ■ Advertising concerned understands and agrees. The principle of zoning is such a splendid one, so beneficial to all property owners, that full understanding will most certainly bring agreement. Every time we go out along the highways immediately adjacent to town, we realize anew that there is no time to be lost. I Subscription Rates: « «« One Year $4.00 6 Months $2.00 3 Months $1.00 Entered at the Postoffice at Southern Pines, N. C» as second class mail matter Member National Editorial Association and N. C. Press Association “In taking over The Pilot no changes are con templated. We will tryHo keep this a good paper. We will try to make a little money for all con cerned. Where there seems to be an occasion to use our influence for the public good we will try to do it. And we will treat everybody alike.” —James Boyd, May 23, 1941. A Proud Event for Moore County Every citizen in Moore county should be proud of the event which took place at the courtroom in Carthage last Friday night. Set up as a special term of court, for per manent record on the minute book, was the presentation of the portraits of three men who during their lifetimes, as members of the Moore County Bar, served their state and nation in distinguished manner and have left their imprint on history. The special term was marked by the gathering together of illustrious men of today, come to honor their predecessors of the past, speaking sincerely and eloquently of the traits which made Hon. James D. Mclver, Hon. W. J. Adams and Hon. H. F. Seawell great. Present also were members of the fam ilies of these great lawyers and judges, a,ll carrying on well the traditions set by their honored kinsmen. • To the families, who gave the portraits, and to the Moore County Bar which spon sored the special term, and to all who took part, a debt of gratitude is owed. There is no greater inspiration for the present than the example set by great and good men of the past. We are particularly happy that this memorial honor was accomplished for Judges Mclver, Adams and Seawell while there yet remained so many who knew them well, who could speak of them with sincere feeling from their own personal recollections and experiences; leaving for posterity a living and loving record of their high qualities of intellect, character and human understanding. A Test of Sandhills Hospitality We publish in The Pilot this week an ap peal for all who will have accommodations the first weekend in November to list them with Mrs. koy L. Kelly, of Pinehurst, Inc., for use during the Ryder Cup matches. We hope there will be a good response from Southern Pines and the entire adja cent area. The matches, pitting the best golfers of Great Britain against the best of the United States, will bring to the Sand hills probably the largest crowd in their history. It will be an appreciative crowd, out to enjoy everything we have to offer, and it is up to us to give them a glad hand. Inquiries already on hand, we learn from Capt. George Shearwood of Pinehurst, Inc., indicate an attendance “three times great er than Pinehurst hotels can accommodate” and the peak of interest is not expected un til early in October, when the American team will be announced. Make no mistake, this is not an event just for Pinehurst’s glory and pride—or shame if sufficient accommodations can not be found—but for all of us in the Sand hills. Our hotels, guest houses, motels will be taxed to the utmost, also our restau rants. It is our great opportunity, to live up to a tradition of hospitality which we have carefully nurtured over many years; we must follow through. In the final analysis the responsibility will probably rest on those who have never rented rooms before. Let us all check our sleeping-space, see what we can manage for that great weekend; let every_ home which can possibly do so throw wide its doors. ' ' No Time to Be Lost In Durham county, a zoning, law for the entire county is being planned, and as a preliminary, rural meetings are scheduled all over the county for the coming month in order that all residents may hear full explanations of the law and how it may af fect them and their property. As a starter, staff writer Clarence Whitefield of the Durham HeraPd iVrote for his last Sunday’s paper a pretty ample explanation, with pictures showing some present eyesores, also some of the type of highway scenery which can be developed only under zoning. The present eyesores,- alas, will not be affected as no zoning law is retroactive. But there would be no more of them in the top-zoned areas. The law, explains Reporter Whitefield, is “designed to prevent the overcrowding ^ of land to encourage the most appropriate' use of lands, to provide for orderly devel opment, and to promote the health and general welfare of the rural citizens.” Also,, he points out later in the story, it is aimed at preservation of property values. “A man likes to know when he buys a piece of land that someone won’t be able to build some thing undesirable next to him.” The pro posed law would in no way affect farming or agricultural operations, or the keeping of livestock. Nineteen classes, of districts, all the way from Highway Residential (HR) to Light, Heavy and Unrestricted Industrial (1-1, 1-^ and 1-3) would be set up. This looks to us like a sensible way of do ing things, and we wish such a plan could have been followed when Southern Pines and Aberdeen attempted to unite in zoning the district between them, some months ago. Of course, in voting to pass the en abling act—which would not in itself set up a plan, or pass an ordinance—the South ern Pines towii board was merely coopera ting with that of Aberdeen, which had re quested' such cooperation. It seemed a good idea, and was, but everything remained to be worked out. Also, the General^ Assem bly was about to adjourn, and there was little time for meetings and explanations. . No one could have foreseen the opposi tion which, with almost no basis of infor mation, sprang up with both town boards as targets. That of Aberdeen hastily back ed down and withdrew its request for the enabling act. Working alone, the Southern Pines board„got no place fast. At a public meeting held at that time, action was taken to set up a commission to be composed of residents both inside and outside the town limits, to evolve a plan which would be acceptable to all con cerned. Quite likely it was not possible to do this during the summer, but we hope there will not be much further delay in setting up this commission, and getting a plan under way. This will take time, then more time will be needed to see that everyone "To Make the Angels Weep" The manner in which Dean Acheson has handled the meetings incident to the sign ing of the Japanese treaty has been so out standing that it now brings the declaration that here is a “new Acheson.” Such a des cription is patently absurd. Tt is advanced by those who have been numbered among Mr. Acheson’s critics in the past and who feel the need to rational ize their behavior then. Thus we have the cry that the man who presided at San Francisco is a “new Acheson.” This is no “new Acheson.” It is the same Acheson these peope have been sniping at in the past. The whole hue and cry against this man has been one of the most shame ful episodes in recent American history. Mr. Acheson’s administration of this na tion’s foreign affairs has been so outstand ing as to impel disinterested persons in a position to know to place him among the great Secretaries of State. The attack against him has been an artificial thing, trumped up by Senator McCarthy and those of his like, for partisan political ad vantage, and many Americans have allow ed themselves to be taken in by it. It is, also, ironic in the extreme that so many Americans, yelling for men of high integrity in government,-calling for men of Christian character, superior ability, and incorruptibility, don’t seem to be able to recognize such a man when they have him. On one hand we deplore the low level of ability in government and the “decay ing” moral tone of government, and on the other we join in a vicious attack on a man, who, perhaps more than any other in gov ernment in the past many years, possesses the characteristics and the qualifications that we claim we want. Mr. Acheson has done an outstanding job at San Francisco. His firmness, his ability to match wits with Russian diplo mats and beat them, his brilliance, have been evident to all. But it is no new Acheson. It is the same Acheson. The only difference is that a world audience could see, hear, and read of his performance. He could be judged by his performance and not by what his critics choose to say about him. It is understand able therefore that it should prove em barrassing to those who have attacked him so bitterly in the past. So now they call him the “new Acheson.” It is such- a trick “as makes the angels weep.” —Durham Herald i To the American People .. * i i Probably never before has there been so niioh at stake in the preservation of the freedom which we have enjoyed since the birth of our republic. All of us that possibly can do so should participate in its de fense and this we can do by regularly purchasing Defense Bonds, thereby maintaining a strong economy essential to our free way of life. Faithfully yours. G. C. Marshall Grains of Sand Found—In the Broad. Street [drugstore a couple of weeks ago, a rosary with pink beads and sil ver crucifix. The girls in the drug store kept it a while thinking its owner would come back to look for it, but no one did. Now it is at The Pilot office, where we hope someone will claim it. ^ Anniversary (Penn Seawell in Moore County News). . . Sunday marked the anniver- ! sary of the birth of one of our [great men in Moore county. He was never a colossal success in the acquirement of worldly goods [but he led an exemplary life for those who followed in his foot steps. A strong child, with na- jtural tendencies toward leader ship, he was a model for other [children to follow. Early in life he acquired a love [of litecatiure and in manhood be came one of the better class, if underpaid writers of his time and [is widely read, quoted and mis- I quoted, throughout the land. In addition to his accomplishments I on paper he is quite an orator and [many audiences have heard him, Unlike most literary genii he [is addicted to sports particularly those pertaining to gun and dog matter of horn-blowing. . . We counted 19 blasts from its horn last Saturday night. . . Each blast was clearly audible from one end of town to the other, and we see no reason at all for so many of them. We wish some top Seaboard peo ple would come down here for a quiet weekend and see how they like it. A new juvenile by Manly Well- m|an. '‘The Haunts of Drowning Creek,” is slated for publication Saturday by Holiday House. . . And we have a tip to look on Page 21 for names folks around here will recognize. Manly lived in Pinebluff for several years before moving to Chapel Hill in June. . . And we have a hunch he’ll continue to use Moore county as a story locale. Newsettes . . . Paul Fitanides' home and shoe repair shop across the street from The Pilot has been undergoing a summer face lifting during its owner’s absence. . . . It’s been painted white, with sky-blue trim . . . The Fitanides will be making their reappearance soon from Ogunquit, Maine. Dr. and Mrs. Philip Whitehead, However, his kind nature, his love who used to live here, have bought of the great outdoors, his humil- an attractive ranch-type home in ity toward all living things and his failing eyesight preclude his ever killing anything. He also likes baseball and though his lat- ters prevent him from actual par ticipating in the sport, he is a reg ular attendant and is much in de mand as an umpire where he suf- fesr the blows administered him in good spirit although they must I be of much pain. Yes, Sunday marked the an- I niversary of one of Moore Coun ty’s noblest, kindest most ener getic, industrious and talented. Or was it Monday? Mother told me I stcirted on Sunday but didn’t get around to being born until the following day. Anyway, my birth day is supposed to be July 5, and I am 38 years old. Rockingham, where they have lived for the past year or so. UMSTEAD ANNOUNCES To the Pilot. Nature Is At It Again Nature abhors monotony and loves a change, and she is constantly at work, with devious artistry, to bring it about. The past week or so have seen one of her subtle miracles take place—the elision of one sea son into another, so easily and gently that one hardly knows that has happened. The mornings are dewy, the skies are (bluer, the sunsets flame, the nights are cooler—and as if in a dream, a leaf slips its moorihg on a tall tree and floats lightly downward. Just a little while ago we were welcoming summer, with its lazy golden days and ' promise of pleasure. Now, weary of warmth, we turn with as eager a welcome to fall. God knew what He was doing when he set the world on a turn, to bring the sea sons around onq by one in kaleidoscopic array. It’s the same old world, but every few weeks it becomes fresh and new again, filled with surprises, new beauties, and new joys of work and play. Beauly in Bunches was sched uled to be displayed at the Mem orial auditorium, Raleigh, Thurs day night of this week, when Dor othy Swisher of Southern Pines and LuLong Ogburn of Smith field were to head a battery of models at the Raleigh Woman’s Club fashion show. Dorothy (need we tell you!) is National VFW Beauty Queen- Southern Pines’ sweetheart and only national beauty contest win ner in history. Matter of fact— we never even had a state beauty contest winner before, that we know of. And LuLong is the lovely Miss North Carolina who last Saturday night copped third place in the “Miss America” contest at At lantic City, where, according to all reports, she was the crowd’s favorite to win. The girls will model some of the clothes they wore in the national contests, as well as new fall styles from a Raleigh fashion shop. It should be interesting to see the two of them on the same stage and our guess is that neither will detract one whit from the glory of the other. They are quite dif ferent types of that admirable genus, the wholesome, healthy and naturally beautiful American girl. A train which goes through .Southern Pines in the wee small hours is outdoing itself in the The Public Speaking Foundations Should Be Strong is1 If your home is built only on you and your earning power, it is rest-i ing on shaky foundations. When.J you collapse your "home collapses! too. Why not build your home oUj stronger foundations — on the foundations afforded by adequate life insurance protection? Youf family and your home deserve the strength of life insurance. id in il] li W. S. TOPPING Box 1298 — Telephone 2-7163 — Southern Pines, N. C. Pilot Life Insurance Company, Greensboro, North Cartduu Fields Plumbing & Heating Co. ^ PHONE 5952 PINEHURST. N. C. All Types of Plumbing, Heating, (G. E. Oil Burners) and Sheet Metal Work ANNOUNCEMENT Emmanuel Episcopal Church Nursery Schoo and Kindergarten Opens Sept, 24,1951. For information, rates, call Miss Barbara Betterly Tel. 2-8322 Mrs. J. S. McLauchll Tel. 2-5943 DRY CLEANING SERVICE Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Stored in Mothproof Bags for the Summer !( D. C. JENSEN Not one single case of throat irritation dia£t6SmxMum^ I am a candidate for Governor of North. Carolina subject to the Democratic Primary next Spring. In connection with this an nouncement I feel that it is appro priate to say that I haye great pride in the past half century of advancement and progress in our State. This development must continue. As we look ahead to even great er accomplishments, we are com pelled to recognize that the tro ublesome times through which we are living will continue to present serious questions requiring prompt decision, and grave prob lems demanding practical 'solu tion. These things should be ac corded the wise an^ patient con sideration that affairs of state de serve. If this is done there is no reason why North Carolina should not continue .to be the leading Southern State and advance to an even higher position among the States of the Union. Leadership is always accom panied by heavy responsibility, and I do not seek leadership of our great State lightly, but in hu mility. Should the people of North Carolina nominate and elect me Governor, such experience and ability as are mine will be de voted to serving the best interests of the State I love. I make this formal announce ment brief, but at the proper time will present my suggestions for the continuing development of North Carolina. I acknowledge with sincere ap predation the assurances of sup port that have come to me from all sections of the State, and I invite and respectfully solicit the support of all North Carolinians. WILLIAM B. UMSTEAD Raleigh. —that's what noted throat specialists reported in d coast-to-coast test ‘ of hundreds of people who smoked only Camels for 30 days! 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