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The curtain has (one up on , the second act of the greatest ihow . v on earth. Advance publicity has been colossal - running into millions . i et words written by the best brain in the. country, and some of ' ' the shrewdest press agents. Many more countless words have been . spoken into microphones by, some Impartial forecasters, and many , definitely prejudlced-to-advanoe;. commentators. There have been pompous pronoucemerits and few deep analyses of what we can ex- p. pect to see happen. But nobody really knows.. ... i The actors are ready, and often, well-rehearsed. However, the lines may be changed at any minute. The spot, light may cast one ' who believes himself to be a star into darkness and highlight another ' hitherto obscure player in this game; this show which has such a ' v vital effect on our lives no matter where we live or who we are. And' , it has become, .alas, not the serious drama to which its importance x ' should lift it, but a chaotic, incoherent and often disgraceful three ting circus. The actors have changed it - by their desperate seeking - for the spotlight, , their headline hunger, their complete disregard for tho ughts of others, even their fellow players. And some few, ' and we utter a fervent Thank Heaven' that it is only a few, the ones WnO get ine mosi puDllcuy, are lae must dangerous, xney niasqueraue ; as heros but in reality' are destroying the intentions and purposes j. of the great authors who wrote the rules and methods of procedure t ' by which they have taken an oath to be governed ,an oath to uphold " those very laws they seek so cleverly and trickily to by-pass. ' ' xnis snow, inia spectacle, una ciicu, una uuuitsi - ,nm n 13 mi ui those - has millions of backers. We. the peopla, support it. watch it, and have much say about the cast, and could have, if we were more outspoken, a lot to do with what happens on stage. Because in essence these actors represents us and our wishes and are there for that purpose. Yes, the curtain has gone up, and the 83rd Congress has opened its second act - perhaps round would be a more appropriate expression. , 1 It will be about in every sense of the word with the balance of power resting OH suuil a ainu uiajuntj men, uiio iuicilij 111c outcome, and no one can prophesy what, if indeed anything, will be '' accomplished. And yet on what does happen there may depend the fate of our nation, the future of our country, the way of life for our children. If that sounds solemn, it is intended to be. Politics is a ' serious business - and it is our business - and it is high time we took I a hand in it. Here we might have added before it is too late. If certain 1 symptoms exhibited by the mccarthyism - spelled with a lower case purposely - group in congress should become a national disease, it ' will be far too late tcrdo anything about it. Once the Gestapo is in ' power, you can't throw them out. They can destroy you and your family as completely as an epidemic of plague. Against their accusa- tions there is no recourse - and it matters not a whit that the accusations are iaise ana riaicuious. it aian t matter xo muer or XJoebbels either - and it doesn't matter to those irresponsible members of the Senate or Congress whose smear campaign and mad lust for power haye endangered the very foundations of our government. In discussing anything from shoes to ships and sealing wax to ' politics, it is well to define the terms. And nothing is more mis understood than the word 'polities'. It comes from a Greek word, politikos, "belonging to the citizens or to the state, and means the science and art of government. It also means the practice of directing t - the affairs or public policy, or managing a political party, wow we - come politicians, and that is something else again.' Ideally a politician is some one who is versed in the science of government, a statesman In other words. But the word has come to be used disparagingly and means one primarily interested in. political offices or the profits 1 from them as a source of private gain. Dr. A L. Kinsolving has said that the difference between a politician and a statesmen is that the , 'politician thinks of himself and his party; the statesman thinks of the DeODle and the country. In this show now beginning its run in ' Washington we have many of both. And many we could do well ' without A politician cannot say with William Vanderbilt, "The public be damned" - because he is there only on public sufferance 4U1U Vail UC 1C111UVCU. Ill UlC Xlliai ailRljau luuiH. upiiuvu . stronger than the legislature. If you are still so naive as to believe that top government officials are tilled with lofty ideals, if you have any illusions about the nobility and selfessness of public service, so-called, I urge you to read "The Secret Diary of Harold Ickes" just published by Simon and Schuster. The late curmudgeon has written one of the most de ? 1 Vastating books of our times. Much of it is deadly dull - he was writtntf fltriflclv for himsplf. "Rut the revelations of the rivalries. jealousies, and deliberate throat-cuttings that go on in the name of ' politics should be a "must" reading for everybody interested in . .decency and degnity in government. Mr. Ickes didn't spare himself .--if!jjher - it's a ruthless and probably unintentional self-portrait. He '"was an able administrator, and a hard worker, but he continually thirsted for power and more power. Anyone who didn't get in his " way was a fine fellow, but whoever crossed him became automatically " the offspring of unmarried parents. He was jealous, ambitious, and 1 master of dirty politics. .V And Ickes stands out as snow white in purity compared with some i ibf the men of the present administration, the 83rd Congress. Con sider the headline hunting of Messrs Jenner, Velde and McCarthy -! the Shocking indignity of a subpoena issued to a former president of s the United States. Did Mr. Velde really believe he possessed any information? Of course not. Mr. Velde wanted to get into the -act " The boys who have hogged the limelight may find themselves in comparative darkness soon, though. Not only is public opinion be- . coming aroused, but members of the Senate and House may curb ? some of their almost dictatorial powers - they can always cut appro- priatlons far these investigating bodies. And here and there in many plaoea the people and the press are speaking out in no uncertain - ' terms against the methods used by some of the members of these " committees. I will quote directly from a speech made recently by the : mment Boston Joseph Shubow. "When Senator McCarthy comes to a city with his inquisitorial and Gestapo interrogations, it is as if a pall covered the community, as y if a blight and curse were communicated to the inhabitants, as if a (Iague broke loose. He is a hero of Nazis abroad and of the native - Nazis In America. He has become a stench in the nostrils of the Lord and loathesome to lovers of liberty all over the world." "McCarthyism," the rabbi continued," is patriotism through fear, eysteria, raise accusation ana potential violence, virtually in ail tne -. Investigations 01 Communist infiltration, the real traitors were cus : covered and disposed of long before McCarthy came on the scene. .-' TM investigations which have cost us tens of thousands of dollars have' been like a mountain that has labored and brought forth a mouse or a weasel; but McCarthy has managed to keep his name in the headlines of the daily press." "Lft us examine the record of this infamous character, this sham . pret.ader to patriotism. This fake hero once addressed a group of t veterans at the University of Wisconsin. He was asked why he wore t""t up Shoes - and replied it was because he carried ten pounds of a,.- .net in his leg. Actually there isn't a grain of shrapnel In his leg although he was injured slightly on the Navy seaplane tender i Ckandeleur in a prank while crossing the Equator. For some time . he nassed himself off as a tail runner but hu hiniranham xsii him blatant liar. Read the Senate report on McCarthy consisting of 400 page replete with indisputable facts and figures indicating that McCarthy readily yielded to the temptation of making a fast dollar. Ask him about his Pepsi Cola deal, the Lustrom Corporation deal -ask him how it is possible as the Senate Committee found, for him to deposit in four years the collossal sum of 1172.623.18. when his ( fienate salary earnings are $12,500 a year?" "There is no doubt that America will now have to make a choice; ;i THE DUPLIN TIMES Mallahed each Thursday In Kenansvffle. N. C, County Seat of T' DUPLIN COUNTT KOari4 hmdneaa affioa and printing plant, Kenansrllle, N. C. ' KOBKBT GRADY, EDITOR OWNER t 1bttwa A The Post Office, Kenanaville. N. C daw matter. TrUnraONBKenansTtne, Day US-4-NIght MM et" CMPTION RATESt tlJS per year t. D,lln, Lenlr. S ; Oasdew, reader. Sampan, New Hanover tad Wane c 1 $4JX per rear utalda thla ana t. wr. s .. - - - WVU1UM a i , par year 1 i Advertising rates furnished M County Journal, devoted to the' religion, material, mal eaeneeale and acrleultural derwIoMmt f DnrH j t' it will have to decide who are the true spokesmen and defenders of the American tradition: Marshall. Truman, Lehman, Eisenhower, OPusey, honorable leaders in the fields of science, law, medicine, business, the great masses of hard working decent people who seek to live, and let live or this unmentionable rowdyism and mad lust 1 for power of McCarthy and his fellow-travelers.'. -:)'T':i :r ' Thus Rabbi Shubow and we could quote thousands of similar' words from thoughtful and responsible men in every, walk of life . men who realize the grave danger of mccarthyism, the condemnation ' without a hearing method, the shout of guilty without due process of law; and without recourse to law. Under the cloak of congressional immunity, they can and do damage reputations by the hundred, reputations of fine men and women who are helpless against their smear tactics. ' ?, .1, ,.r . ' ' ' v Yes, these actors we could do well without . they have occupied front and center stage too long proclaiming as magic an act in which they claim to find one bad egg by, first breaking eleven' good ones. They should have realized long since that, under the rules you cant even call one egg bad until it has been candled and proven so - and their act has become dull by constant reDetition. But there will be exciting things to watch, vital things, how the Government will act in the face of the recession, what they will do about falling farm prices, reducing taxes, the unfinished business in Korea." How Senator Knowland, a majority leader, will get any legislation through with his party in the minority in the Senate. , And it will be interesting to watch tha amazing poliical phenomenon, Wayne Morse, Independent of Oregon who will hold in his indepen dent hands the balance of power - a man whom McCarthy refused to debate - McCarthy who has seldom been known to turn down a TV appearance or a public debate. And it will be inspiring and re freshing to look at some of the really distinguished and capable people on the stage, people like Sam Rayburn of Texas or Richard Russell of Georgia or Senator Ellender of Louisiana, or Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine whose courage in refusing to sit by and let lies go unchallenged, smears pass unchecked, has just brought her, our only woman senator, the Chi Omega Gold National Achievement Award. And if we, the people, don't like this second act, we can certainly see that many of the characters are changed before the third act - a fact of which all the actors involved are well aware. ' HELEN CALDWELL CUSHMAN ' r " " 1 1 SENATOR REPORTS WASHINGTON The Joint Ses ion of the Senate and House to J -As but I can't use 10 hats at a time! Of course no one buys and wean (en hats at a time. The .picture b used because k pretty well illustrates the situation that would confront most businesses if it weren't for truck service. Now the retailer and manufac turer or wholesaler for that matter doesn't have to tie up his capital in huge inventories, or buy expensive warehouse space. He buys tnuMtt tbifmenti, more often and be can get fast replacement of out-of-stock items by truck. As a result, he car ties more lines, and the goods are, up-to-the-minute in freshness, fash ion and salability. This is true in the smallest tar heel community as well as the big gest cities of the state. This freedom to buy when be vitntt ni in the quantities he needs has benefited him, and his suppliers and his cus tomers.' Next time you're in a store of any kind note the variety of items offered for sale. Truck service gives -you a greater choice . . . just as it brings everything within reach of everyone, everywhere. If you've got it t truck brought it! hear President Eisenhower's mes sage on the state of the Union pro duced some headaches. The Sen ate met at noon and at 12:18 we marched over to the House for our seats tii hear the address. There were so many former Senators and diplomats present that all the seats were taken. A number of us Sen ators offered to stand and did so in order to let some of the others have a seat, so I can truthfully say the speech seemed longer than fifty four minutes and 7,000 words. President Eisenhower used a tall er than usual lectern installed so he wouldn't have to bend his neck and expose the top of his head to the television cameras. This per mitted the reading of the message while standing more erect. Tax Cats Promised My reaction to the Presidential message is that I approve generally of the manner with which he pre sented his program and his think ing, especially with his desire to reduce taxes. I had hoped that he would state that the budget can be balanced. The statement that foreign economic aid can be re duced impressed me, for that has been my position since coming to the Senate. The Farm Program . If I am any judge of the con sensus in the Senate regarding the farm program I believe the 90 per cent of parity price support for the six basic farm commodities will be extended. I hope so. I don't be lieve that flexible price supports will be for . the best interest of North Carolina. I will strongly sup port 90 per cent of parity because oJ its urgent importance to our farm economy. Amendment I have joined with the Majority Leader and other members of both political parties and the one Inde pendent in the Senate to sponsor 9 You can if you u?e Natural Chilean Nitrate of Soda for your top-dressing and side-dressing needs. It cosls a little more because it's worth more. But the difference in cost usually can be measured in pennies per acre, while the differ ence in value often amounts to dollars per acre. 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Use it for all of your top-dressing and side-dressing needs. yas salt as MTCHEl Mai!' CtllLEAH NITRATE GODA' 'TT t"11 ' ' """ftfcwn lata.. 1 M iv M A ,. Ji m. ' ; CMftfAN I ... , If HnATtaZrr I Msb 1000000000000000000900000 S Bercain Honfcrs By" TlMfirS' o O o a o o o o o o o 7 SURE, I'M TAKING YOU TO JAILj BUTCH... AS SOON AS I SEE THE AMAZING BARGAINS AT g I f5 y AMAZINQ bargains ATy; u I THRIFTY'S W O- rv - rr-, '"" 1,1 1 " o o 1 o Q . fllMCir'A!,,. m mill M.i H A. IfcAUVHTIMIKI m n n m . q . Thrifty;. O Clinton 1 - - Warsaw r Senate Joint Resolution : 112, pro posing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States to grant to citizens of the United States who have attained the age of 18 the right to vote.' My purpose for' this has not changed since 1 supported similar legislation In the North Carolina Senate in 1961. I believe young men and women to day are. better informed at age 18 than most of the folks were at 21 only a few years ago. Also, it seems unreal to me to deny the right to vote to a person who is old enough to serve his country in- the armed forces. I think this Resolution will show to the several state legislatures the feeling of the Congress and will dramatize to the country the' various arguments, pro and con, on the matter. The President asked for this legislation. I am glad to ident ify myself with it in this non-partisan manner. Visitors Last week a constituent stopped by the office and seemed almost apologetic about making an inquiry about a particular matter of govern ment in which he was interested. I assured him that a Senator's of fice is maintained by the taxpayers to be of service whenever possible. I have instructed my assistant, Har ry Gatton, and my secretary, John Slear, to See that no person is de nied the cotrtesy of our office. Correspondence This week your wires and letters were interesting. TsJ majprity of mail concerning legislation was on the proposed pay raise for postal clerks. My office staff has carefully referred the mail to me to get your ideas. We have .worked late each night answering letters and study, ing legislation. The mail has been heavy. Specific Points My stand on a number of issues will be determined by the commit tee hearings and debate in the Sen ate. I will let you know how I stand as debate develops. I feel it is advisable to carefully study each bill. Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Bricker Amendment) and Senate Bill 2150 (St. Lawrence Seaway) were the first measures announced. Federal Personnel Federal employment dropped dur ing November by 6,035. During the first five months of fiscal 1954 civil ian employment in the federal gov ernment was reduced by 102,930, according to Senator Byrd. nis-And-That We nominate the Crossnore high school seniors as the real early bjrds. They have already visited Washington. While here they called by our office . . . North Carolina was certainly in the limelight with high honors by the U. S, Junior Chamber of Commerce. Two of the nation's ten most distinguished young men of the year which they have announced are Horace Carter of Tabor City and Bishop William Gordon of Alaska and Leaksville- Spray . . I had a fine time in Wilson last Friday night for the Jayeee banquet and recognition of Wilson's man of the year, Lea Ollar mis .... Thanks for tha favorable .Enjoyment of Your Children Grows With Their Progress ly GABBY OEVEUND MYERS, Wi.B. MANY parents enjoy their enlld from the very tune be is born, and fiai still richer enjoy ment as more children arrive ana grow up together. ; Tending, bathing,, dressing the tiny Infant and tucking him In for sleep can bring out the tend ered feelings In the mother. This Is also true for the father, as be gently holds i the baby occasion ally, and looks at him, until he gradually learns to help In this little creature's care, , . - . - . , .-' '. ' Child's Development . " ' With more and more pleasure, the father and mother observe this little child's development his Increase in size and weight, the new movements and sounds he learns to make, and especially when he begins to smile. Bis growing response to the parents' sntlle and tender tones, his beginning to coo and then to babble and finally to utter words; and the new things he can do with bis hands and whole body, handling,-touching, exploring things; and, gradually, his show of thinkuglmaglnlng and cre atinghow enjoyable they are. Before long, he Is sitting, reach ing, creeping, walking, talking all these signs of development are amaslng smd fascinating to his parents. ; , ' 1 father's Care It's wonderful for the father to learn to (hange the baby, dress him, feed bun, bathe him, espe cially after the baby Is one or two years old.- v The parents' enjoyment of the child can grow richer and richer as this small person begins to put blocks and other things together with a purpose, as he begins to scribble and draw, as he talks about the things he does and asks questions as he explores, creates, and seeks more - forma- ' tton about the big w. about turn, , .. ; .. v - The parents amazed at this ; little child's development, enjoy all his new exploits at speech and locomotion, at his creative fun, especially when he talks about things he only sees or hears In Jils Imagination. Then, tor years. mey enjoy his piay ,at mafee-be-Heve alone or with other chil- :f dren. These parents write 'down some of the yarns he spins out of - . 111.au, cubuuiag(Uf mill to create more and more of, them. - Winning Cooperation - Of course, these parents, face ' problems In winning this child to do what they want him to do, and in keeping him from doing what they don't want him to do ; ' in winning his cooperation. But VMV TGI ((tUMlCUiS) AlO VI1CUW ' lenges to his parents', thinking and planning together for the . best guidance of thla little child. and from this they can gain still ' more enjoyments.. .i.::.-,',;. These parents gam enjoyment from encouraging this child to do for himself what he is able to do, to amuse himself and find fun with other children, , . ; . . t (My new bullethu "Self-reU-ance" and "Enjoying Tour Chil dren" may be bad by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to me In care of this newspaper.) Later, the whole family can ex- -perlenoe such enjoyment around 1 the dinner table, elsewhere about the home, talking and laughing together, playing games together, : having visiting children In tha , borne at tunes, going places to gether, building love and bappl ness that endure. . - comment on the first column. Bfoving The Capital On June 11, 1800, the Capital of the United States was moved from Philadelphia to Washington. In 1954 this would be a big task, requiring much planning, but in 1800, the gov ernment consisted of only 126 persons. 'ToRtiieo$ Misery man anasusr hojww sa naun-awM i Yes Sir, I've Started i j ' the New Year right, I am paying all my bills by check. That's a tip for all of you. Paying by check ends the necessity of paying bills in person. It ends the .chance of sending money by mail. Begin Tour Checking Account Today. Ymst id. 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