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WANT TO VOTET ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER CARTERET COUNTY NEWS-TIMES 10^ 51st YEAR, NO. 86 THREE SECTIONS—EIGHTEEN PAGES CARTERET COUNTY NEWS-TIMES, MOREHEAD CITY AND BEAUFORT, N. C. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1962 PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS Crisis Over Cuba Affects County Manager Says New Approach Needed in Chamber Work •4 State to Plant Oyster Beds, South River • The state commercial fisheries committee has decided against leasing private oyster beds in South river. It plans, beginning in 1963, to develop the South river area for oystering, by planting spat and shells. The areas will be marked and when oysters have reached mar ketable size, will be opened to all. Eric Rodgers, chairman of the commercial fisheries committee, which met this week at Waynes ville, said, “The committee feels that a logical solution of the South river problem is to develop an oyster industry in the area which will benefit all those residing there and not just a few who would be granted shoreline oyster bed leases.” He points out that a previous planting of oysters in South river, in a small area, was quite success * ful. Mr. Rodgers expressed the hope that citizens in the South river area will not go into the beds illeg ally. “With the cooperation of the citizens in preventing poaching, your committee believes that the oyster crop could be substantially increased in South river,” the fish eries chairman said. As seed oysters and shells be came available, add.tional areas ‘ will be planted year by year as puhlic beds, to be ppened at inter vals to oystermen. JC's to Sponsor Political Forum Morchcad City Jaycces will spon . sor next week a forum at which candidates of both parties will speak. The forum will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Morehead City high school auditorium. Announcement of the forum was —made at the Jaycee meetings Mon day, at which Ray Hall, Morehead City town supervisor, spoke to the club on the town’s plans to pur chase the water system, install a sewage disposal plant and improve streets. The Jaycees will operate a sound truck this weekend, urging citiz ens to register for the November election. Guests at the meeting were Do nald Barbee and Bill Brady. The Jaycces meet weekly at the Blue Ribbon restaurant. Prayer Vigil Planned Faith Free Will Baptist church, " hig' way 70-A, Morehead City, will conduct an all-night prayer vigil Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. Someone will be praying in the church every hour until 6 a.m. Sunday, according to the Rev. J. B. Starnes, pastor, who invites all Christians to visit the church for prayer during the night. H. L Joslyn, Assembly Candidate, Hopes for Election> Spikes Rumor H. L. Joslyn, Democratic can didate for the general assembly from this county, this week punc tured a rumor that he would re sign if and after he was elected Nov. 6. Mr. Joslyn’s full statement fol lows; “Rumors fly, purposely or other wise, in all political campaigns! “It has come to my attention that the ‘Rumor Mill’ is reporting that I had agreed, if elected to the legislature Nov. 6, to resign in favor of other aspirants for the office. Since more than one name came from the “mill,” the rumor brands itself an untruth. “I did not seek the nomination to succeed Mr. D. G. Bell, but was requested by my friends to offer my services, subject to the ap proval of the voters of Carteret county. “On being nominated by the ex ecutive committee of the Demo cratic party of Carteret county, I accepted. * A meeting that may give new direction to the greater Morehead City chamber of commerce has been called for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Morehead City mu nicipal building. All chamber members and oth ers interested are invited, accord ing to P. W. Bullock, manager of the chamber. Mr. Bullock has presented a 28 page report to the board of direc tors of the chamber. The report analyzes the chamber’s financial status, suggests methods of re vamping the chamber set-up and proposes one major project which in the manager’s opinion, would merit investment of chamber funds and increase the number of tourists who visit here. The report was given directors at a meeting Tuesday night at the chamber of commerce office. Mr. Bullock points out in the re report that when he accepted the job as manager, he would attempt to analyze the chamber's problems and make recommendations. He has been serving as manager for four months at no salary, with the understanding that the salary may be paid at a future date if the funds are collected. He was em ployed on a six-month “explora tory” basis, according to his re port, and intends to fulfill the ob ligation, regardless of salary. Mr. Bullock points out that there is now a $3,000 chamber of com merce debt. A summary of his report, and his conclusions follow: 1. The current prospect is that community support for a chamber of commerce is insufficient to maintain a consistent and sustain ed publicity program. 2. In order to avoid a continuing position of insolvency, it is recom mended that the operating cost budget of the chamber of com merce be immediately reduce* from an approximate annual $10,000 to a projected $6,000 an nual budget, by the elimination of a paid general manager. 3. For the purpose of avoiding a complete termination of chamber of commerce activities and for the purpose of maintaining the Tour ist, Vacationers and Retirement prospects services, it is recom mended that these responsibilities be placed with one “secretary manager” of the chamber of com merce. It is suggested as prefer able that a capable woman be selected for this position. 4. In order that the new format of the chamber of commerce may be presented to the public as a re organization and modernization of its work, it is suggested that the present office be closed and that the tourist service activities be “show-cased” in a temporary but attractive “western gateway” lo cation for the summer season, and that the winter office consist of a rent-free desk and telephone in a convenient public location. 5. Civic and community effort al ways involves volunteer labor and money investment from its citiz ens; and it is therefore recom mended that the chamber of com merce activities (other than cor respondence and tourist service which are normally carried on by a paid manager) be delegated to board members and that they be held responsible for a continuation of effective community represen tation in their respective areas un til the community is able and de sirous of underwriting an operating (See REPORT Page 2) “It is my purpose now to support the ticket of the Democratic party and if elected do what I think best in the interest of Carteret county and the State of North Carolina. “Those who know me need no Tide Table Tide* at the Beaufort Bar HIGH Friday, Oct. 26 6:54 a.m. 12:40 7:06 p.m. 1:05 Saturday, Oct 27 7:30 a.m. 1:10 7:43 p.m. 1:47 Sunday, Oct. 28 8:02 a.m. 1:56 8:16 p.m. 2:36 Monday, Opt 29 8:33 a.m. 2:31 8:48 p.m. 3:03 Tuesday, Oct. 30 9:01 a.m. 3:02 9:18 p.m. 3:37 LOW a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Training Ship Makes Port Photo by Reginald Lewis Visitors aboard the Coast Guard training ship, Manitou’ at More head City were Billie Wade, left, Herman Wctherington, Carol Wade, and Thomas Wade, father of the two children, all of Morehead City. In the background is Lt. (jg) Charles Reid, commanding officer of the sailing ship. ■* Tied up on the Morehead City waterfront early this week was the Coast Guard training ship, Manitou, which President Ken nedy sailed this summer in New England waters. The Manitou (Algonquin name for the Water God), was cn route to Miami with Lt. (jg) Charles Reid as commanding officer. Cadets at the Coast Guard academy, New London, Conn., train aboard the sailing vessel, which was given to the academy by Kenneth Krohler, Chicago. Because of its 81-foot mast, the Manitou cannot use the inland waterway. It travels the ocean. Firemen Go Wednesday To Truck, Grass Fires Morehead City firemen answered two calls Wednesday, one to a truck that had a fire in the engine and the other to a grass fire that apparently won’t stay out. The truck was on 9th street. The truck fire was out by the time the firemen arrived. The grass fire was in the Calico drive area, where firemen have been called twice in the past week. assurance on my part that the rumors are false. Newcomers to our oounty have my assurance that I have not made, nor intend to make, any ‘trades.’ ” The Democratic candidate said that if elected, he and his wife plan to move to Raleigh, renting an apartment there for the dura tion of the session. Coast Guard Tows In Outboard Wednesday Coast Guardsmen got a rest this week, apparently due to cooler weather. Only one assist was re ported, a 15-foot outboard that had engine failure near the harbor at Fort Macon. The boat, which was operated by Harkless A. Wooten, Morehead City, was towed to Morehead City. Manning the Coast Guard boat was George Garrett, BM2, and Larry Medlin, SN. Marine Gear Moves Through Morehead Port Marine convoys rumbled through Morehead City to the state port Wednesday night and Navy vessels dotted Carteret waters as the United States entered its second day of quarantine against Cuba yesterday. Following President Kennedy’s announcement Mon day night that Russian vessels bound for Cuba would be ---—f Symphony Drive Wont Stop 'Til Goal is Reached The North Carolina Symphony drive will continue until enough money is received to obtain the symphony, Miss Nancy Russell, symphony society president, an nounced Wednesday. The tentative concert date is Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Beaufort high school audi torium. Sales thus far have been satis factory; however, $600 move must be obtained before the drive can be completed, Miss Russell says. Parents of school age children arc urged to buy memberships be cause the children's afternoon con cert is paid for by adult member ships. “I would also like to appeal to the citizens of this county who arc interested in music to please sup port the symphony because it is usually the only outside cultural event which takes place in this area, and without your support, this could possibly be the last sym phony visitation in this county. Purchasing memberships is not giving a donation, but it is buying personal cnteHainmcnt,” Miss Rus sell remarked. Memberships can be purchased in Beaufort from Miss Russell* Mrs. Edward Arrington, Miss Lc na Duncan, Mrs-. Joe House, Mrs. Tom Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam R. Nicholson. Morehcad City’s chairman is Mrs. Robert Meadows. Others sell ing arc Mrs. Hugh Porter, Mrs. David Lindsay, Mrs. Marion Mills, Mrs. Austin Williams, Mrs. Bernice Crowe, Mrs. Charles Kirby, Mrs. Robert Bittner, Mrs. J. C. Harvell,, Mr. C. R. Davant, and Mr. E. W. Olschncr. Mrs. Herbert Webb is selling in Sea Level, Mrs. Elwood Willis in Marshallberg, and Mrs. Ruby Chartlely in Newport. Police Book Youths For Theft at Noe Home 18-Foot Boat, Trailer Stolen Sheriff’s department personnel were working today on the theft of an expensive boat and trailer from a Gloucester resident. According to sheriff Bobby Bell, a boat valued in excess of $4,500 was taken Sunday from the home of C. S. Henderson at Gloucester. The Hendersons were in Florida at the time of the theft. The boat, a newly-developed 18 foot craft that uses a jet stream of water for propulsion, was at the Henderson home Sunday morning, parked under a carport. A neighbor noticed Monday the boat was missing, and notified sheriff Bell. A check with the Hen dersons revealed that the boat, and its Cox trailer, was stolen. Sheriff Bell stated that his de partment was conducting a search for the missing boat. Temperature Dips To 36 Thursday Cooler weather put in its appear ance the first part of this week, with temperatures dipping to 36 degrees early yesterday. Clear skies and few clouds left the middle of the day somewhat warmer. . Winds were shifty, according to the Atlantic Beach weather station, moving “around the clock,” as the cold front came over. High Low Wind Thursday . 77 62 NE Friday . 66 62 NNE Saturday .74 58 NE-N Sunday „.74 60 SW Monday ..-... 65 61 N-E Tuesday . .74 56 E-SW Wednesday .58 48 NW-N ► John Allen Copes, 20, and John Cecil Martin, 17, Negro youths of Beaufort, were arrested Wednes day in Beaufort and charged with attacking and robbing Mrs. Charles Noe in her home Thursday night, Oet. 18. Martin and Copes both admit robbing Mrs. Noe, according to Beaufort police chief Guy R. Springlc. Charges placed against them include breaking and enter ing an occupied dwelling in the night, larceny and assault. Both are being held without bond in the county jail and will be given a hearing in county recorder’s court Tuesday. Martin was arrested by chief Springle and Beaufort police offi cer Otis Willis at his home at about 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Copes was arrested on Broad street near his place of employment by sher iff Bobby Bell, officer Otis Willis and deputy sheriff C. H. Davis at about 3 p.m. Wednesday. A small amount of the $1,100 taken from Mrs. Noe was recover ed, along with merchandise the boys had purchased with their loot. Beaufort police arc presently seek ing more of the missing money. The arrests ended an intensive search by the Beaufort police, the sheriff’s department and State Bu reau of Investigation agents. Sheriff Bell said that one of the two boys had planned to leave town for New ‘Jersey, but was warned by the other “not to leave town yet.” Mrs. Noe was in her home alone last Thursday night when she was struck on the head with a vase and her purse stolen by her at tacker. He had . gained entry to the house through a bedroom win dow. Injured in Fall Miss' Edith Lockey, Newport town clerk, suffered a broken hip in a fall yesterday morning «t her home. She was taken by Bell Munden ambulance to Marehead City hospital. stopped searched and turned back if found to be carrying war-making weapons, all Coast Guard leaves were cancelled and security guards were posted at Fort Macon Coast Guard base. Identification cards were issued employees at the state port. More head City, although orders had not yet been received to place the port under Coast Guard security. Port officials said ID cards were issued to guard against unauthorized per sons' entering the port area where military activity is under way. The port was under Marine em barkation jurisdiction to facilitate movement of men and equipment aboard ships. t Wives and children of men sta tioned at Guantanamo were re turned by air to the United States early this week. A 23-year-old Navy wile, being flown Monday from Guantanamo to Norfolk, developed* labor pains in flight. The plane landed at Cherry Point at 6:20 p.m. Monday and Mrs. Paul It. Kittelson was delivered of a 7-pound l-ounce baby girl by Caes arean section at the Cherry Point hospital at 9:17 p.m. The plane, carrying other Navy families, proceeded to Norfolk aft er its brief stop at Cherry Point. Prepared for an influx of enlist ers, the Coast Guard recruiting station in Morchead City announc ed Tuesday that it would remain open until 6 p.m. daily this week. Normal closing time is 5 p.m.. ac cording to Jack Wilson, recruiter. The station is located in the post ofr.ee building, Arendcll street. kjjfiough no increase was order*' ccTin the number of men to be drafted from this county, Mrs. RutSy Holland, clerk of the sclcc 'P^e service board, was called to a meeting at Kinston yesterday where instruction was expected on future steps Co be taken. Because the fleet blockading Cuba was utjdcr orders to use force if necessary against any Russian 1 ship which declined search. Civil Defense units throughout the na tion were spurred into action to protect civilians in case of war. More than 50 police officers, firc (Sce CRISIS Page 2) ♦—--—-—:-’—— Law Authorizes Funds for County Beach Project A bill authorizing federal expen diture for water projects in North Carolina became law when signed Monday by President Kennedy. The projects are the following: Beach erosion projects: Ft. Ma con, Atlantic Beach and vicinity, $194,000. For navigation improvements, Rollinson channel and a channel from Hattcras inlet to Hatteras, $652,000, and Wilmington harbor, $6,370,000. Flood control projects: Wrights ville Beach, $345,000, and Carolina Beach, $739,000. Following authorization of pro jects, another bill, appropriating the funds, is necessary. Bids Considered Morehead City town commission ers met in special session at the municipal building last night to hear recommendations on ac cepting a bid for a new fire truck. Home Demonstration Clubs Will Review Achievements Home Demonstration clubs of the county will review accomplish ments of the past year with an achievement program Thursday in the Eure building, Beaufort. During an open house from 3 to 5 p.m., the public is invited to view exhibits by each club. The exhibits will demonstrate the major theme of the club’s work. A covered dish supper for club numbers, families and guests will be served at 6:30 p.m. A program Kadm. James W. Davis, USN, now assistant to the supreme al lied commander Atlantic chief of staff, Norfolk, will assume com mand of Guantanamo Naval base, Cuba, Jan. 1, 19(>:i. Admiral Davis has a home at YVilliston and is the son of Mrs. J. J. Davis, Smyrna. Woman Prisoner Works Days, Home Nights Failure to comply with a courl order brought an unusual day-work sentence for Mabel Horton, More head City, in Morehead City recor der’s court Monday. Judge Herbert O. Phillips III or dered the defendant to spend three days in jail, working at the mu nicipal building during the day, but she’s allowed to return home at night. Working hours were set at nine to three each of the three days. Bernice Ilill, Morehead City, will be sentenced Oct. 29 on a charge of using loud and profane language in the presence of minors near the W. S. King school. Wallace Guthrie, Morehead City, pleaded guilty to a charge of dis turbing the peace. He got 30 days on the roads, suspended providing he remains sober and on good be havior for six months. Guthrie will be sentenced Nov. 26 on charges of using loud and profane lang uage and damaging property. Paying fines were Gene E. Har rell, Morehead City, no driver’s license and reckless driving, $35 and costs; Edward Moye Taylor, Davis, disobeying stop sign and be ing involved in accident, $10 and costs, and Clinton Sinclair, New port, public drunkenness, 30 days on roads suspended upon six months’ good behavior and pay ment of $10 and costs. Viola Sinclair, Newport, also charged with public drunkenness, was charged the costs of court. Al so paying costs were Joseph Fran cis Pcpas, New York City, park ing on highway, Gary Stewart At terson, Cherry Point, making im proper left turn, and Kirby Thomp son, Wilmington, worthless check, pay check and costs. Charged with one-half of the costs were Artis Lucas, Rocky Mount, improper muffler. Johnny Logue, Morehead City, charged with public drunkenness, asked for a jury trial and was bound over to superior court under $50 bond. One defendant forfeited a $50 bond. Billy Wenncr, Barkers Is land, failed to show up to face charges of assault on Andrew Da vis, loud and profane language and malicious damage to personal prop erty. Davis, who was also charged with assault and loud and profane language, was not prosecuted. Others not prosecuted were Eve lyn Braswell Scruggs and Bruce Rouse Underwood, both for no driv er’s license. A total of 11 other cases were continued until later terms of court. at 8 will feature a talk by Mrs. William Motes, Harlowc, and pre sentation of the Home Demonstra tion Woman of the Year award. Theme of the program is “As Leader—One Serves.” Mrs. Motes will comment on club work. A gav-’ el will be presented to the club with the largest number of mem bers present. Mrs. Earl Dunn, At lantic Beach, president of the coun ty council of Home Demonstration clubs will preside. David Warrick Accepts Post In Alexander # Assistant Farm Agent To Leave Here # Successor Will Be Named Soon David Warrick, assistant county agricultural agent and boys’ 4-H advisor, has resigned to accept the position of assistant county farm agent in Alexander county. Alex ander county is in the western part of (he state in the vicinity of Hic kory and Statesville. Mr. Warrick has been in Car teret since 1959, when he was graduated from North Carolina Stale college. He will begin his duties in Alex ander Nov. 1, filling a position i which has been vacant there since July 15. R. M. Williams tural agent, said, Mr. Warrick. He 5 1 I David Warrick rick,, of Jackson county agncul 'We hale to lose /as doing a good job, and an es pecially out standing job in 4-11 work, lie's energetic a n d has always done more than his responsibiliti e s required.” Mr. Warwick, 31, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. War in Northampton county. At Jackson high, he was captain of the baseball and bas ketball teams, active in FFA work and upon graduation received the citizenship medal. 11c managed his father’s farm prior to entering the service in 1953. Mr. Warrick was a paratroop er with the 82nd Airborne division, Fort Bragg. At college he inajored in agri culture education, with a minor in poultry and horticulture. In this county he supervised 4-H work among the boys, helped raise money for the 4-II development fund and at present is president of the County Agriculture Workers council. Mr. Warrick succeeded A1 New some as assistant agent here. Mr. Williams said that he ex pects the county commissioners to name a successor to Mr. Warrick at their meeting Monday, Nov. 5. Dunes Club Wins Insurance Case After deliberating 65 minutes, a jury returned a decision in favor of the Dunes club at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at the courthouse, Beau fort. The decision climaxed a trial that sought payment of insurance claims. The jury awarded the club $36, 604.20 in damages for the club building and $8,833.33 reimburse ment for the contents, a total of $45,937.53. The Dunes club was destroyed in hurricane Donna in the fall of 1960. When insurance companies refused to pay damages, the club instituted suit. The case did not come to trial until last week in a civil court term. Evidence was so tremendous that the case continued after the court term was officially supposed to end. The case is believed to have required more time than any other ever tried in this county. Edward (Bud) Dixon, president of the Dunes club, said yesterday that the total amount of insurance in force on the property at the time of Donna was $55,250. He said the club is satisfied with the settle ment. There was speculation yesterday that the insurance companies would appeal the decision. The Dunes club was located east of Atlantic Beach. Mrs. R. L. Scarle is in charge of the Woman of the Year presen tation. Clubs in charge of various phases of the program are the following: Wildwood, open house; Marshall berg, programs and invitations; Crab Point, registration; Glouces ter, decorations; Harlowe, clean up; Merrimon, supper (each fam ily will bring its own food); execu tive board of the county council, exhibits. d .