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Monday Afternoon, February 3; lgjj TIIE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER - r PAGE TWO uk : t i ; " k t ; i t- ! ,i ', THE MOUNTAINEER Waynesvilie. North Carolina Mala Street Phone 700 The County Seat of Haywood County Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. W. CURTIS RUSS Editor W. Curtis Rum and Marion T.Bridges. Publisher; PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY HAYWOOD COUNTY One Year ''",', ', $3.00 Six Months -. : 1:75 One Year. .Six Months NORTH CAROLINA OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA $400 2.25 $4 50 2 50 One Year. Jiix Months Enterd at the post office at Waynwvl'le. N. C, aa Sec ond Clan Mail Matter, as provided unW Um Act of Mar-h I. 1879. November 20. 1914. Obituary notice, resolution! of reaped, card of thanks, and all r.utlcea of entertainment tor profit, will be charged fur at the rote of two centa per word. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Ataoctfted Press Is entitled exclusively to the u. Jor re publication tr all the local news printed In this lwpaper. as well as all AP news dispatches. NATIONAL EDITORIAL y nana rannuw i Monday Afternoon, IVliniury Tt, I!l'l What's The Difference? What was thoup,lit to liave boon "empty linns" claimed the livos of two young people in North Carolina last week-end. The bride of a State College student was in stantly killed when she sat in the lap of her husband as he was c leaning a pistol, which he did not think was loaded, A lew hours later, near North Wilkosboro, n Noting man in his early twenties, died in stantly, when the pistol went off as he and his 17-year-old ;;irl friend were playing with the weapon. The first incident has been. officially term ed as an accident, yet the student was put un der $ 1 U.000 investigation bond. Down in Florida, a truck driver, charged with killing lour people, because of Ins reckless driving, was placed under a bund of $1,000. Could it be that the laws are that different in North Carolina ami Florida, or was it the person setting the bonds which accounts for the vast difference? Colds A cold is something which an individual should keep to himself, advises "The Health Bulletin", publication of the State Board of Health. But if there were no more colds than those which are passed from one person to another, little cold medicine would be sold. Our observation has been that most colds are caused by carelessness. When you see a bald-headed man walking out in the cold air with his head shining like a peeled onion, is it any wonder that he has a cold within a lew hours? If a child comes out of a warm bathroom niter a bath, wearing nothing but a pair of Jiajamas, and flirts about the house for fifteen to twenty minutes, is it any wonder that there will be pills and capsules to take? ' "'The heated homes of today give a false sense of security, because at 72 degrees, the home is still cool enough to start colds if the body is subjected .to sudden changes. And this is particularly true of the feet, which, along with the shoulders, seem to be fertile fields where colds are started. Fewer colds will result if a little bit of common sense is used, but there seems to be a great dearth of it in many places. Stanley News and Press. lJ The Inter-City Survey Commission The two neighboring municipalities of Waynesvilie and 'Hazelwood can well look on the day when the six-man survey commission was named as being a good day's work. There has been a definite need for an inter city commission for a long time; and even more so in recent years. The steady growth of the two towns has within itself created numerous problems. On the other hand, all phases of our government, like private business, is faced today with growing complications. And where there are numerous complications, ,there are just as many, or more misunderstandings. All of these add to the importance of the survey commission, and their work of making a care ful, and impartial study of the mutual prob lems confronting the two towns. The complete and final findings of fact by the commission should be given the people in straight and simple terms. The true facts be long to the people, and we are confident that the men who have been named as members of 'the survey commission are capable, and determined to fulfill this part of their civic obligation. And right here let us say, that we know of no higher civic tribute that could be paid a man than to be called upon to serve on this inter-city survey commission. It is truly a very often the truth is disturbing. When one place of honor. In seeking facts, we must bear in mind that goes to a physician seeking a true diagnosis, it is often that the report is a disturbing one, and perhaps worse than had been anticipated. On the other hand, we must be assured that it is best to have the true facts, rather than go along in a complacent manner, feeling and hoping that everything is satisfactory. The Mountaineer has felt for a long time that such a course as naming an active inter city survey commission would be the first step towards the solution of many problems confronting the two towns- We further feel that the commission would be wise in immediately naming a non-resident of the two towns as the seventh member. There is no question as to the progressive ness of our community, and in our opinion there is no question but what we have taken a great step forward in solving satisfactorily the increasing number of inter-city problems. They'll Do Ic Every Time By Jimmy Hatlo DM IM ID WOR Y WARfJOUSS ALL CUKED UP- f FIRS! WHARF AHD rVMAT ASSIGNMENT DO YOU GET? 10 VCU RTURN-SMOKY, WET lANP DlRTY, BUT WITH MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 27 States Ratify Proposed 22nd Amendment Sponsors of the proposed 22nd constitution al amendment, which would limit the term of office of president to two termsare putting in a lot of long "hours stagirig""ah educational program favoring their bill. To date, the measure has been ratified by 2 states and 36 are needed to make the .measure legal. Three southern states have joined the strong mid-western and northeastern groups, The three southern states are Virginia, Mis sissippi, and Louisana. The sponsors are aiming their guns on the State Legislature now in session, in an effort to get them to take favorable action before adjournment, The plea is made that the plan is non-partisan. WUAT Trtftlt J VBU SO LONG? MOP R16HT OVER TO THE GILT- , rccr UOTPL.I CeN,6T HOT WE'RE LATE NOW WOP TO IT A :,:., . : .jASs I CLOSE-UP , Kjse , Cff? 1 WT7a4)7 V CAMT GO GET A YA mn rw trt -j w -ro- t. llLkjllii. B mtfjggggg J r.i i-4i snwi rrwsM T?i. wcrna aicirw snrr J Rambling 'Rounl Bits Of Human Interest News By Frances Gilbert Frazier Looking BackOver TheYeavs 15 YEARS AGO lliiywood veterans plan to put bonus in -real estate. H. N Barber returns from a trip tlmniKh several Southern States, says InisiiH ss men are more optim istic this year. Hoard of commissioners order telephone be re-installed in the county uMent's office. Dr. S. !. (lay and I)r, H. II. Stretcher discuss the need of a modern hole! here. F. II. MefJovern, forester, re ports over 300 dilTerent kinds of trees already found in the Smoky Mountains Park. 10 YEARS AGO Town of Waynesvilie purchases property on corner of Main and East Streets with the idea of build in); a city hall. Dudley Moore tells Lions of bis nine trips around the world while serving with the Merchant Marines. Mrs. Rufus Silor gives large con tract party honoring Mrs. J. H. Siler, a recent bride. Miss Sarah Louise Leatberwood. student at Peace Junior College. attends mid-winter dances at Da vidson College. S YEARS AGO Charles E. Ray is named a di rector of. the North Carolina Trav el Council, Inc. Cpl. Jack Edwards called wife over the telephone from Rome. We are deeply indebted to Mrs. R. H. Blackwell for the gift of a most unusual calendar. Each daily page contains, besides the usual date, moon changes, etc.. several fine quotations from famous and celebrated personages and writers, philosophers and critics. We-will use this calendar as a daily re minder of the friendliness that still lives in this world despite the fbaos that surrounds us. . : -:- :- ' When sudden suewss goes to one's head, you cart depend up on it that it will not be crowded. Two ladies were discussing the servant question, and both were desperate. "I cannot find a maid who will serve correctly," com plained Mrs. A. "I had guests the other night." she continued, "and my maid put a dish down so heav ily that the contents spilled on the tablecloth." Mrs. B. smiled; "I know what you mean. But I can outdo that. I had guests, too, one evening and had told my maid we would have canned peaches with whipped cream. My maid brought in the canned peaches all right . . . still in the can and handed me the can opener." When you hear an unkind re mark made about some one, stop and fieure what lies behind It, and nine times out of ten you'll find that fear holds the whip hand. They had been neighbors and Mrs. C rover Davis talks to nephew, Pfc. William Charles Mc Crary, in Rome, Italy. Major and Mrs. J. D. Jones leave for Boston where the form er will enter Massachusetts Insti tute of Technology. Mrs. Jones is the former Miss Louise Stringfield. i m mm rw - , nsa - - TbyJAAES M.TOU DAILEV -J"- T -Trait T ,"TTirr"-r-"- iTJ --Vr-m-i'aMiWTi " Too Many Drunken Drivers The Haywood Court records show that there are 42 cases against persons charged with driving while drunk. All 42 cases are on the current docket of the court. This is a serious matter, and a higher ratio than most people might imagine for this county A drunken driver is a dangerous person and the quicker people who insist upon driv ing and drinking learn that there is a severe penalty-until then we will keep right on having an unusual large number of such cases. THE VISITORS A casual visit or around legislative halls last week wns'one William B. Umstead of Durham. "There goes our next Governor", said whisperers in his wake. Maybe so, but he was quiet' adn modest with his smiles, hand shakes, and general demeanor. In robust healtn, he looked as if he might tie able to carry on a vigor ous campaign if necessary. His grceters seemed about even ly divided between the conserva tives of both bouses and those who are regarded as making up the .more- liberal element of the Legislature. MIRROR OF YOUR MIND ; 11 L By LAWRENCE GOULD Consulting Psychologist exaggerating future risks because he finds a secret satisfaction in picturing himself as poor and friendless. If you have a deep need to feel sorry for yourself and have no immediate excuse' for feeling that way, you can always worry over things that have not yet. happened and feel you must be "prepared for the worst." Should w change our attitude toward crime? Answer: Yes, says Dr. Richard L. Jenkins, head of the Research Section of the Veterans Adminis tration, The psychiatrist who is called to court as a witness finds that botb "guilt" and "responsi bility' have very different mean ings ip law from those he attaches " to them. Our laws should embody sccial philosophy which sees the criminal's need as. rehabilitation, ' not as punishment It IS better for' society to convert offenders into law-abiding citizens than to spend millions on keeping them locked Do hoarder like to suffer? Answer: Yes at least, uncon sciouslywrites Dr. Edmund Bergler in the Psychoanalytic Re view. A person who buys more than he can use, or will not use what he has because he must "save it for a rain; day" may be May carbon monoxide affect the Intelligence? ' Answer: Yes, says Dr. Milton B. Jensen of the School of Avia tion Medicine. He describes the permanent mental deterioration of a young man who attempted suicide by inhaling carbon mon oxide. In nine years after his at tempt failed, his I.Q. dropped from an estimated 125 to 70, and although he was no longer hostile or emotionally disturbed, he took little interest in anything and was able to do only manual labor. This is an exceptional case, but points up the precautions you should take it you axe exposed to thi . poison. POLITICS It is only natural that polictis should be discussed wherever one or more legislators are gathered together in idle gos sip. Consequently, you can hear almost anything around here: that Ktrr Scott is taking it easy with the Legislature in order to muster strength for a 1Un against Sen' alor Willis Smith in 1954 and that Hubert 'Olive of Lexington is be ing supported by some money men as a candidate for Governor in 1952. They say that Roy Rowe of Bur gaw will run for Lieutenant Gov ernor in 1952, and that Vivian Whitfield, also of Burgaw, will run if Rowe does. Rowe is 'a former Stale Senator. Whitfield is a prom inent member of the Legislature in the House. Rowe has told some of his friends that he is a definite candidate. J. E. Pittman of Sanford, form erly in the Slate Senate, is said to have a covetous eye on the loh now held by Lt. Gov. Pat Taylor of Wadeboro. The same holds title for Ralph Mon Per nlcn nt Sanford. who is the veteran read ing clerk of the House of Repre sentatives here. Thus you witness Sanford and Burgaw having something of a coiner so far on the candidacy for Mt'uicnaui Governor. A fellow who-isn't 'being-mentioned, but who may also be a can didate is John D. Larkins, Jr., of Trenton, chairman of the Senate Appropriations . Committee- Lar kins is destined for bigger things we think. Further information on these and other candidates must await the holding of the Jackson-Jef-erson Day Dinner here in Febru- standing up well in most sections of the Stale. The sale of liquor, always a good barometer, in North Carolina's ABC stores during December brought in nearly a half-million dollars more than- in December of 1949. Soldiers and Marines, with money to throw away on weekends, are flooding into North Carolina from throughout the land. So, in figuring where the State is going to get additional money to meet requests with merit, take another look at the $146,000,000. Don't be. surprised if, in view of the business trend, the estimate of income ig pushed up to $150,000, 000 or better. This will not hap pen within the next week or two probably, but it's coming. Voice ol the People Do you approve of the bill which would prohibit the sale of con centrated lye In North Carolina? Mrs. Bill Hembree: "No, 1 don't because it has so many uses. I think it is the responsibility of the housekeeper to see that lye as used properly and kept out of reach of children." There's always at least one big political show every year in North Carolina, The State Convention only comes every other year . . . but the Jefferson-Jackson Day Din ner is held every year, and it al ways provides a1 fine show, either on-stage or back-stage. This year should prove no exception, with 1952 gubernatorial talk already stirring here in hotel lobbies as the State's legislators gather. Politicians coming here for the February 10 dinner are expected to keep their ears close to the ground to sense the development of any gubernatorial trend " Sales of the $50-a-plate tickets for the Democratic Party's fund- raising dinner are going well, es (Continued on Page 3) Miss Mary Cornwell: "I think a law of that kind would prevent a lot of accidents that have caused tragedies in our State. However, I think provisions should be made to make lye available for some house hold needs." Mrs. Glenn Palmer: "Yes, I cer tainly do, because so many people are injured with it. If lye were availably pnljtv where absolutely necessary; ft people, would become more aware, jot its dangers and exercise more caution in using it Mrs. F. L. Safford: "Yes I do, because lye has caused many a death. I think the law would be a good idea." ".i"- ' Mrs. Thurman Davis: "I don't think I Bo, because lye has so many uses about the home and dairy barns. I think individuals should be responsible for exercis ing cautjon In their own homes." Mrs.. Finest Chambers: "A law of that kind would have its ad vantages and its disadvantages. There fire many people who still use a lot of lye on their farms; however, it can be a dangerous thing about the house. I think (Continued on Page 3) DANGEROUS 'MINES'! GETTING THE MONEY As the Legislature completes its first month and what many say is one-third' of its time in Raleigh signs point to a re-examination of the $140,000,000 which taxes are expected to bring into the Gen eral Fund next voar Time K ler now than they were expected to.be when the estimate was setf las, fall. The Federal Government r-" iu i-uneci ana spend more iiiuiu-y man naa Deen anticipated Januarv whir-h of put poorest business months, is. RIGHT TO $ftf0 1 a If friends throughout .i of their lives: but n. a golden-haired girl s .1 lauacru mc ursi USte g. v. r u eaci f out speaking, and th .1 etk men one anernoon B nvpr hie halr t C o... 5 ing friends. Let s f,,., do you say?" to which s plied heartedly: -Me she walked out on sue .- Common sense usuii', soiuiiy on us tw0 ;- -: ';. Easter comes so ...n. that many a feminm. , have chattering teeth J ten elegance, it is awUi wear a heavy coat chapeau and a cur.. roses, and who of n . forego a new hat for J reaa mat me dat thi. only be exceeded by t( the earliest that Easter member the old saying ter is the first Sunday first full moon after it March." But who knoi the day will bloom Ion much warmth and h, wardrobe planned fur i Jay. When Today broom day, remember only th things that liappnii-d thi SCOn'S SCRAP BOOK By R. J. Sf t I II -trr-l WPS' if Ii WlrtYtB. LA.yiMi of WILL 8 REP A.MERICAK KtNS NEMU.V OU a. f A.R wrfit Summer. A .to IK C I RCU M 1 LRtHCE. A, rfS BASE WILL Yltl-D AHOu f 6,660 COUHDS oF CAMPHOR Yoafff MORE UM f 5.000. A COMMOK kRDEM SMA1L CAN PULL a ! rriy 1IMES MS OWN W EiQHT, Clfi 1''. King ftjiatn S)klK(. In , IfcoitJ ' riiid MARCH OF EVENTS Forties Battle in Congress Over Draft of 18-year-olds Pentagon, low" May Find Compr I 1 r&7 I Gl18?-19? Special fo Central Press rr WASHINGTON The pending Defense department reques W ' 18-year-olds be drafted for possible combat duty ii i raise a bitter fight in Congress and there is a distinct possit may not be granted. ,This age group was drafted during World War II but well after. Pearl Harbor and after the fighting had created Atifi nrain nn iha vamairiinrr hmnnrtu'f'r DO01. 2 There has always been tremendous opj in congress to calling up coys oi io - no indication that this opinion has aoaiw other hand, the Pentagon feels that m 1S-19 aee bracket maltp the best sowier As usual, there is talk of a compromw proposal would make the draft applicabte as they reach the age of 18Vi years withtt' lnttAn V. . 1 1 i w. i..lHnil fnr SIX kitaL UlCJf WUU1U W Hilllici .u after induction before assignment to coiii o - At present, ' "-year-olds must repisier. bm nnf ...kjA.. . . . ,,tvr until tl nnrno 1Q The proposal being drafted by the DH partment seeks to meet one major p""" tion hv Hpfprrirto- VAiith. 10 4:1 t.a., ftni;h hii But once a man is 19, the military thinks he should be micuici iic una completed nign school or not. WINTER WONDERLANnThA ulinn numerous W times overlapping federal agencies has Droduced a state of distinctly reminiscent of World War II in the minds of many In the maze of alphabetical agencies and bureaus, ther once again the auestion vvafc u w vvi r . Finn a wai AfT r- 1 i . ... . . rnili WS.UIV, vjcnemi aaministrauve prooienia Of course, eomc of this confusion ia unavoidable Wf- wmipiex ana sweeping nature of plans necessary to mow v jlmv iiiiitiun pius, I However, many officials feel that the same mistake of W - ueing maae ail over again. That is, they say there delineation of lines of authority. For example, there's some doubt about where the powers Hy Resources Board Chairman Stuart Symington end and Defense Mobillier Charles E. Wilson begin. Theoretically, Symington's superior but lt may not work out that way ir -a, V a,"ll"m 14 ll Synington formulates policy; v directs the administration of policy. - Many officials feel t-J Pollcy-makinB- nnrl gHmini.i..... j.i.i.i toon - - ""Miaiiauun snouia oe oticgui-" not two. - f lK-y portant point . .. .. .. ,u aum""siration leaders are in -".j IS On the urtfl Hnn.i - . ... t. " muuni oi money mat can w . 4 ?yS Present taxes will yield about $51 billion a y,r mates lt would tu -.!,. ... ........ .. . his proposed 65 billion annual sea-air defense budget I iiS1?1"80 basis' Tatt sy this is "about Thi rt, 5 obtainJ further Ux increases. uch mTt Cr ,nslsts that a 75 billion budget fopth7iV iruman reportedly is preparing ing money year WUl4 ave to V coidmB1!,l0,l flscal fflaI admit' that a budget of H ST? -. .ey concede H - - "u-n more man iiq billion oy.g'g-z-r
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