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THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER
THE MOUNTAINEER
Published By
THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO
Main Stiet Phone 137
Waynesville, North Carolina
Til Cotanty Seat of Haywood Coonty
W. CURTIS RUSS Editor
MRS. HILDA WAY GWYN Associate Editor
W. Curtis Russ and Marion T. Bridges, Publisher
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
HAYWOOD COUNTY AND SERVICE MEN
One Year $3.00
Six Months 1.75
Fireworks
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Six Months
$4.00
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OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
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NATIONAL 6DiTOR!AL
IC-JiCASSOCIATION
We like the attitude of our law enforce
ment officers regarding the violation of the
sale and shooting of fireworks in the county.
Life has become entirely too cheap during the
past few years, and it is time forus to stop
taking unnecessary chances with dangerous
practices.
The law which prohibits the sale and pos
session of fireworks in Haywood county was
passed as a safety measure ana should be
kept to the word. After all it is a mighty
poor way to celebrate Christmas and offers
hazards to both the young and the old.
There may be times when, this display ;
might be appropriate at some great public,
celebration, but even so we have the feeling!
that the recent war should give us all a rather
distaste for this type of entertainment. Cer
tainly we can't imagine the men who have
been on firing lines in combat getting any j
pleasure out of the noise or flames of fire-
works.
We trust that the public will cooperate
with the officers and in cases where fireworks ;
have been bought they will not be used in
Haywood, but counted out as a bad investment.
S Nonb Carolina v-4V
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1946
City To Be Host
We r.'i'.e with interest that Waynesville
v. be to municipal officials in this
section of the state this week. Specialists
frorr. the League of Municipalities will take
part :-. the program.
A leiifiitive program will be discussed
relat.ve , a iarcer share of the towns in tax
rever.ue.
Trte tirrte has long since past when town
t racial; can take the attitude of allowing
their community to '"just grow" like Topsy.
The new order calls for a serious community
wide planning program and the towns that
:.re r.ot looking ahead today will 'find those
with visions enjoying advantages that their
people are missing.
For years we have wished that our com
munity could make a definite program of
projects to be worked out by definite dates,
lor we feel that there are some advantages
that only through our city government will
ever become realities.
Take for instance the matter of a municipal
swimming pool. We doubt seriously unless
the town builds one, if we eve have such
here. We also believe that the citizens of
this community would be willing to have a
boost, if necessary in taxes in order to have
suah programs.
All Time Record
From Washington, it is reported that the
number of marriages and births in this coun
try for the current year will make record
levels. The National Office of Vital Statistics
has estimated that in the first nine months
of the year 2,359,000 babies were born one
per cent more than in the comparable period
of 1943 which marked the high record year.
The twelve month total for 1943 was 2,934,860.
Statistics for cities with populations of
100,000 or more, the most complete figures
available, show that 595,289 marriage license
were issued during the first nine months of
this year that is more than the 594,903
licenses issued during all of 1942, the record
vear before 1946.
September's birth rate was 27.9 babies for
each thousand of population. The previous
high rate was 26.8 set in March, 1918. It looks
like a case of history repeating itself.
We are always proud of the record of Hay
wood county, so we need havt no fears about
our figures in this national record. We may
not be able to hold up our high record of
issuance of licenses, due to the fact that a
great many of our people go down to Georgia
to get married, but a visit to the Haywood
county hospital will give proof that the chil
dren are natives of Haywood county.
VOICE
OP THE
PEOPLE
What Ao you think of it radio sta
tion In Haywood county?
"r-'-f fl i rnr "-i
J. R. Boyd -"I think it will be
alright, if it can be worked out
satisfactorily."
Mrs. Stanley Bradlnr " I think
it will be a good idea, if they can
?et enough good advertising to
warrant enough Variety of programs."
Howard Clapp "I think it is
fine and a forward step in pro
gress in Haywood county."
R. N. Barber, Jr "I think it will
be an asset to the town and county
and I hope that the promoters
profit by it."
HERE and THERE
J. B. Smith "I think it is one of
the greatest steps taken lately in
progress for Haywood county."
J. H. Way, Jr. "I think that a
radio station in HaywOod county is
in keeping with our other progres
sive movements, and I believe it
will do more to advertise our coun
ty and town than anything we have
heretofore enjoyed."
By
HILDA WAY GWYN
j APPROACHES TO THE
CHRISTMAS SKVSON vc inter
esting to consider as one has con
tacts in their daily routine. For
an approach to anything, whether
a holiday occasion, or merely some
business deal is so often signifi
cant of the person and Ids or her
oullool on III1. person, we
recall having met (luring the past
: week was ; !l a flutter, for she had
1 just started her shopping and was
I weeks behind. Another person was
simply shocked with the high cost
of everything, why even a slip
j could not he had for less than
i $5.00 i we offered her our sympathy,
J which wo have an idea was much
! more heartfelt than she realized i.
I Then there arc people like Sarah
j Thomas Campbell, who are com
pletely calm about any rush about
Christmas, for she alwavs has her
gifts bought and wrapped up ere j
i it is time to eat the Thanksgiving ;
; turkey, so she never seems in a I
j flutter over such things as last J
minute preparations over gift deci
I sions. We long to emulate such '
persons but each year finds us far!
from the mark of such forethought
and action. i
Just A Circle
Rural Needs
Most of those who have given the matter
serious consideration feel that in our section
of the state we have not as yet developed
our resources to their potential possibilities.
The discussions at the recent meeting in
Asheville of rural and civk- leaders brought
to light some of these possible new ventures.
The need for more small rural industries
has long been felt in Haywood county, and
there were a number of these industries
doing a good business and showing signs
of greater development at the time we en
tered the second World War. Had the war
not interrupted this industrial start, we feel
that we wouW have been further along this
line.
Now, as was pointed out in the meeting
it is time to take stock of our resources and
make the most of our rich, diversified poten
tialities. But as one of the speakers stated
progress along this line "must come out of
the community's desire to better itself." We
must not wait for others to come and show
us, but make the start ourselves.
The complexities of the coal strike spring
up at every turn. We read that the urge
to conserve fuel has increased the sale of
pressure cookers, but that the shortage of
pressure cookers naturally brings up a block
in this side help. It appears that if the strike
keeps up the shortage of cookers will become
acute, for the bakelite handles on them are
a by-product of coal. So, it goes from most
unexpected sources the vicious circle takes
in even the small details of our lives along
with its major angles.
Then there ar
Christmas, with
1 those who take
the sigh of the
resigned, who know that it is an
evitable date on lh. calendar and
come what u);ty. had weuiicr or
good, the season ju .( roll:; around,
and one can take ii or leave it.
This type lias a co'iifortaliie philos
ophy if one does no! want a bit of
thriJl or excitement min;;lel with
iheir celebrations. Tliey have manv
good points, for ii is an easy at'i
tude both on minds and pocket
books. One of Hie nmsl interesting
groups arc the young parents, who
are just as exciied as their young
sters who aie goim; to have the
first Christmas liny can "remem
ber". The latter have been told of
the generosity of Santa Clans and
they are simply a;;iow v. ith antici
pation, but the parents feeling
their responsi'oilit . are making
every elTort to s( e thai Santa Claus
docs not fail these small dreamers
of that magic merhmM when they
crawl out of he.l io iiiid what the
old man has lei'i For them.
There' are beys buying tho first
real important for thai spe
cial girl. May be ! h;.s heard her
say what sie v ouul like. Maybe
he has no idea, and he wants so
much to please her, and it will
GT0N
Soviets Politically Immature
Senator Fulbright's Opinion
President May Face Battle
In Keeping Rent Controls
Ideally Equipped
At Least Declining
The coal situation brought on by the strikes
has revealed some interesting facts on the
decline of the importance ot coal as a fuel.
In 1920, coal furnished 78 per cent of the fuel.
In 1930 it had declined to 62.2, with natural
gas and water power coming up to higher
contributions.
We were somewhat surprised to learn that
in 1946 coal supplies 51.3 per cent, with
petroleum, natural gas and water power tak
ing care of the other.
While the figures are interesting to read
they do not put coal in the cellars of those
of us still dependent on this form of fuel,
neither does its lack keep it from having a
far reaching effect on our lives outside of
merely keeping our bodies warm.
Under the above heading, The News and
Observer said on November 1, 1946:
The people of North Carolina have heard
with full approval the suggestion that Max
Gardner, former governor of the state and
now undersecretary of the treasury, be ap
poiated as ambassador to Britain. He has
won distinction in every position he has held.
He possesses the ideal qualities to represent
this country in Britain, and President Tru
man could not make a better appointment.
Governor Gardner has the qualities of
diplomacy and statesmanship requisite for
that exalted post.
Now that Mr. Gardner has been appointed
' to this high post, this newspaper takes great
pleasure In reiterating its previously ex
pressed opinion and is confident tW at tka
end of his tenure the world will share the
belief that he is ideally equipped for the high
post which he soon will occupy. Raleigh
News and Observer.
Our Hats Off Again
As we listened to the reports given at the
annual Achievement Day of our Haywood
folks, we again felt pride in what they are
doing, pride in their vision and the realization
of the goals which they have set for them
selves. A new era in rural Haywood started
several years ago and today the results of
that start are seen.
The presentation of the programs of the
entire, rural age" group lends an impressive
ness to th,e reports that each given in a sep
arate meeting coijld never' attain. To those
of us who do not live on farms, is given by
this coperative program a picture more com
plete than could otherwise be realized.
ihe steady progress of scientific methods
on our farms is bringing results in higher
standards of living that are inspiring to see
and is part of th greater development which
is now taking place in Haywood county.
Special to Central Press
"WASHINGTON When Russian correspondent Ilya Etirenburg
went home and reported that the average American is "politically
immature" he parroted what most United States senators think
about the average Russian and what some think about Russian
leaders.
Senator J. William Fulbright (D) of Arkansas, a pioneer In the
move for a world peace organization, is one who has said publicly
that ne believes Russian leadership is "politically
immature."
He likened Russia to a big, awkward yokel
with an inferiority complex who takes an air of
stubborn sulkiness for lack of ability to give and
take politely and smoothly in gelations with those
about him.
The Arkansas internationalist is confident that
education of the Russian masses, plus such inter
change of ideas as may be affected by Snges of
students and other penetrations of the iron cur
tain will enable Russia to grow up in world
affairs.
Some of Fulbright's Senate colleagues are less
Senator Fulbfight charitable. They see the Russian "political ma
turity" as the use of pure force and the cynical
Ignoring of moral right in attaining its objectives.
Certainly, western civilization, which so long ago emerged from
the era of imprisonment of political dissenters and whose citizenry
has been able to read and write for many generations, can scoff at
Ehrenburg's observation that the America intelligentsia has just
been born presumably with the missionary aid of Russia.
PRESIDENT TRUMAN is likely to have a stiff battle with the
Republican-controlled Congress over keeping rent controls in effect.
Mr. Truman is on record with a statement that rent controls
must be maintained, but he has left the door open for a possible
boost in ceilings.
Observers note that the blast by Senator Kenneth S. Wherry (R)
of Nebraska, calling for an end to rent control is a strong indication
that the Republicans may sttrt a move In that direction when the
80th Congress convenes.
During debate on the price control extension law last summer
few requests were made for tiny change in the rent situation and
the bill went to the White House excluding rent from the drastic
curbs placed on the OPA. Just how strong the anti-rent control
movement will be is yet in doubt. But all indications point to a
serious attempt to oppose the president's wishes in the matter
ONE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S greatest difficulties In dealing
with John L. Lewis arises from the lack of unanimity among key
administration officials on the course to pursue with the UNW chief.
In the coal dispute, Interior Secretary Krug has advocated a firm
government position with the miners. But other top government
leaders got "strike jitters" and were ready to make Immediate
settlement. '
In fact, Krug who has to do the actual face-to-face bargaining
with the bushy-browed Lewid almost had the ground cut out from
under him while he was on a western Inspection tour.
One key government official let It be known that Lewi was cor
rect in hi demand for re-openlng the current gov-ernment-UMW
contract and rumori spread that the ioc, 0
administration already had made a deal with Lewis.
Krug fought back, however. Upon his return o Unonimlly
the capital, he took complete charge of the coal Over lewlt
dispute and refused to be party to any "deal."
Some observers believe that the recent elections and the approach
. of a .Republican. Congress stiffened the administration's attitude.
Labor is fearful itself that a deluge of strikes this winter may
barsb legislatioiv
lake something very special. He
may remember his family and
friends, but somehow his Christ
mas shopping just centers around
that gift and when it is bought and
wrapped up the rest come easy (if
there is any money left oven.
Then there are the very young
who have their own money and
can shop for the first time. It is a
momentous occasion one frought
with vast importance and zest.
They want a surprise for mother
and Daddy and they want to buy
these gifts alone and make their
own choice. No matter how unsuit
able they may turn out to be, to
the loving parents they are gifts of
pure joy, for they represent a
priceless spirit, that no amount of
money could ever buy.
There is the man who would like
to give his wife something she
would enjoy. The wife, being of a
thrifty mind and her home being
her world can only think of some
thing for the house, but he feels
that she deserves a gift for her own
personal use. He Is often in a
quandary until Christmas Eve
the job of making a decision stick
ing up like a sore thumb days be
fore he makes his final choice.
Then there is the wife trying to
find something besides ties, shirts,
socks and handkerchiefs to buv
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FEMINISTS PREPARE TO
APPEAL THEIR CAUSE
TO THE U. N.
By JANE EADS
WASHINGTON At the fifth
Pan American Conference, in I92:i
in Chile, some members of the
American National Woman's Party
beleaguered delegates to start lis
tening tohe desires and hopes of
the women of their countries.
In 1928, at the sixth conference
held in Havana, only seven wom
en were nominated as spokesmen
for their republics But in Lima
Peru, in 1938 the Inter-American
Commission of Women was estab
lished. They were to work for women's
rights and asked to submit reports
at the ensuing conferences.
In Washington 19 of the 21 re
publics are represented at the cur
rent assembly of the Inter-American
Commission of Women. They
are readying a document which i;;
aimed to ask many things for their
betterment, politically and socially.
They expect to draft a report to
submit to the U. N.
The Commission has already ac
complished much in obtaining the
right for women to vote and the
right to maintain their own nation
ality after marria?;e.
Already 10 countries have given
women suffrage the United
States, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay.
Cuba, El Salvador, the Dominican
Republic, Guatemala, and Pana
ma. Venezuela voted sull'raKc for
women but only for the Constitu
tional Assembly.
The right to vote in municipal
elections has been granted the vo-
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HELEN AND SANTA
SCOTCH OLD RULE
SHOW-MUST-GO-ON
NEW YORK Helen Hayes, in
her latest stage hit "Happy Birth
day," goes on a magnificent and
fantastic binge, but serves notice
bsfore the end of the play that it
is her last drink, and that she is
in fact returning to all the normal
social niceties of the non-alcoholic-division
of fun. She suggests ways
that she is a homebody who be
lieves in the warmer side of living,
even just possibly might still be
lieve in Santa Claus.
Helen, one of the two "First
Ladies" of the American theater,
Katharine Cornell M
served offieiel notice
to her producers U
and Oscar Hammerst!
indeed she is heartil
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direction as to ignon
must-go-on" tradition
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o Sell
FINE
Or Shoot
In Haywood County or Towns Therein
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Fireworks in Haywood founly
The Law
Section I. That it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or c orporation i
j.i .. . , .... rin nf any iu
uisuiarue, uispiay, or omerwise use or-nave Uc romi
r-"-.'5 jiisiuia, ny rocneis, nomon caiiuics that"
known as fireworks in the County of Haywood . . . Provided. howeverJ fy al
purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act the sheriff of the cm ,
chief of police in all municipalities within the county arc horeny r
auniurueu io issue permits tor use in connection wiui " ration
tions, such as fairs, Carnivals, shows of all descriptions and pubw
umy aiier satistactory evidence is produced to the eneci wi . inf
.v.. uuiviucuuuucu purpuae tall u nunc
cure a permit as aforementioned, shall make appli
be used for the aforementioned purpose and none other. Any perso .
cure a permit as aforementioned, shall make application to me ;
or to the chief of police 6f the municipality in which said pyrotcc
It CO1
nf this Act sha
Section II. That any person Violating the provisions m entnote
punisnaoie Dy a Hne hot exceeding fifty ($30.00) dollars or ui
ing thirty days. ... ,
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The Law Will Be Enforced