Mu-a'ui Jbii-oiuil i MURPHY S C SAMPLE The Cherokee cm Scout ? County's B... B.,' clai/ CoUntH Pr09rtB Volume 76 - Number 27 Murphy, North Carolina January 27, 1966 10 Pages Thi s Week 7t murphy*N^Mm?cA?oui?k Officers Attend School i City Police Force Beefed Up With Two-Way Radios The Murphy City Police Department Is getting a boost this week with the Installation of two-way radio equipment, C. E. Johnson, Town Clerk, announced today. "To facilitate the contact ing of a police officer at all hours of the day and night and to Improve the efficiency of policing the Town of Mur phy, two-way radios are being installed in the police car.po lice station, fire station and the City Hall," Mr. Johnson said. A night phone and radio transmitter will be maintained by a fireman on duty at the Murphy Fire Station from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. The night fire man will receive both police and fire calls during this period. Mr. Johnson pointed out that with this modern equip ment the frequency can be changed on the radios to tie in with the Cherokee County Rescue Squad in case of an em - ergency. Officers of the Murphy Fo lice Force recently attended a two day finger printing school held here in Murphy. The course was conducted by James Maxey. S. B. I. agent from Bryson City, who is assigned to this area. "The Town of Murphy has up to date finger printing equip ment," Mr. Johnson said, "and with this two day school our officers should be better prepared to solve crimes where fingerprints areobtain able. Mr. Johnson also announced that James R. Grasty of the Peachtree section of Murphy has been added to the police department. Mr. Grasty was formerly enployed by the And rews Police Department. He attended Waynesvllle High School and served with the Navy in the South Pacific dur ing World War II. During his law enforcement career, Mr. Grasty was en ployed by the Waytvesville Sheriff's Department, serving three years as Chief Deputy. M. C, Brickey, who has been with the Murphy Police De partment for the past eight months, has now been assign ed parking meter attendant. He replaces Willard Bates, who has resigned to accept employment elsewhere. James R. Grasty New Policeman 3 New Directors Named To Citizens Bank Board ANDREWS - Three new dir ectors were elected at the annual stocldiolders meeting of the Consolidated Banks of Citizens Bank and Trust Com pany held in die bank's offices in Andrews, Friday, January 21. The newly elected directors are Ted Jordan and Ted Phi lips of Robbinsville and John T. Gill, vice-president and manager of the Murphy office. A resolution in memoriam of the passing of Director L.W. Wilson was presented and ad opted unanimously by the sto ckholders. The stockholders elected the following directors:Percy B. Ferebee, Z. B. Conley, W. D. Whitaker, James B. Fere bee, II of Andrews; W. A. McGlamery, Thomas C. Day of Hayesville; W. Frank For syth, E. Rae Moore, Peyton G. Ivie, W. D. Townson, John T. Gill of Murphy; J. Smith Howell, Patton Phillips, Ted Jordan. Ted Phillips of Rob binsville; Jennings A.Bryson, Boyd Sossamon, W. Paul Holt Jr. and Dan Allison, Sr. of Sylva. William J. Carter, Auditor reported to the stockholders that during thepast year Loans and Discounts had increased 8.4<]k . Securities Account had increased 235k. Total Res ources were up 16.85k over the past year. Total Deposits were up 16.45k. Capital and Reserve Account had increased by 15.751s and Earnings were up 325th Total Resources had in creased over the year from $16,051,950.34 to $18,506, 057.24. During the year $100,000 has been transferred from Undiv ided Profits to Surplus, mak ing a total Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits of $1,295,779.29. The following were elected to compose the Executive Co mmitties of the bank's bran ches and consolidated offices. Murphy Executive Commi ttee: W. Frank Forsyth, John T. Gill, Rex Kephart, Robert D. Bruce and E. Ray Moore. Hayesville Executive Com mittee: W. A . McGlamery, Wilburn Mingus, Wallace K. Crawford and Thomas C. Day. Sylva and Cullowhee Exec utive Committee: Brady Par ker, Homer Davis, Kent Coward, Ray Cogdill, W. B. Dillard, Charles Cagle, W. Paul Holt, Jr., Jennings A. Bryson, Boyd Sossamon, James Childress, Dr. Roy William Kirchberg, Dan M. Allison, Sr., Sol Schulman, E. L. Erwin, anc J. Philip Stoval. Andrews Executive Comm ittee: W. D. Whitaker, Percy B. Ferebee, William J. Car ter, James B. Ferebee, II, Mildred B. Ray and Frank 1, Murray, Jr. Robbinsville Executive Co mmittee: J. S. Howell, Patton Phillips, Boyd Crisp, J. J. Snider, and J. B. Collins. Executive Committee of the consolidated offices: PercyB. Ferebee, W. D. Whitaker, W. Frank Forsyth, J. Smith How ell, James B. Ferebee, II, John T. Gill, William J. Car ter, Thomas C. Day and Jenn ings A. Bryson. Adult Education Classes Growing Holland McSwain, Director of the Tri-County Industrial School located at t'eachtree, announced this week that 170 adults have enrolled in the schools Basic Public Educ ation Program. Classes are being held in the High Schools of 15 communities of the Tri County area. "Sixteen of these 170 adults are non-readers", Mr. Mc Swain said, "and these seem to be the most enthusiastic and appreciative of this educ ational opportunity." Besides the basic education classes, Mr. McSwain reports that there are 106 adults en rolled in typing and bookkee ping classes bringing the total to 276 adults enrolled in the Tri-County Industrial School Program. Classes are held two nights a week, 3 hours per night. Twenty-five adults have al ready received their high sch ool certificate since the pro gram began 11 months ago. Mr. McSwain expressed op timism that enrollment would increase in both phases of the program. Interested persons should contact Mr. McSwain at the Tri-County Industrial School DAR To Elect Delegates MURPHY - The Archibald D. Murphey Chapter of OAR will meet Monday evening January 31, at 8:00 p.m. in the home of Mrs. John Bay less with Mrs. J. H. Phaup and Mrs. Ruth Forsyth as co hostesses. All members are urged to be present as delegates to the State and National convention will be elected at this meeting. The Chapter has received a gift of $300, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Buel Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mayfield, and Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Mayfield in memory of Miss Bertha Mayfield. Howell Enters Judgeship Race WAYNESVILLE - James H. Howell, Jr. has formally ann ounced his candidacy as one of the two J udges of the new 30th Judicial District Court on the Democratic Party ticket. Howell, who is now and for the past seven years has been Judge of HaywoodCounty Recorder's Court, is the son of Colonel J. Harden Howell and Pearl M. Howell. He was educated in Way nesville Township Schools and at the University of North Carolina. He has five years of active military service to his credit during World War II. During military service, he served as Trial Judge Ad vocate of Military Special Courts, as well as being an Infantry Officer. He has practiced law in W aynesville for twenty years. His present tenure as Judge expires December 1. 1966. Judge Howell has served eight years as I'. S. Comm issioner in Haywood County, three years as Haywood Ser vice Officer, six years on the Haywood County Welfare Board and as Chairman of that Board, He is a member of the Lions Club of Waynesville, a past Commander of the American Legion Host, a member of the Board of Stewards at the First Methodist Church, and has served as President of the Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts and as Chairman of his local Boy Scout Dis trict. He is married to the for mer Miriam Ficklen and has two children, Carey, a senior at Longwood College and Har den 111, a senior at Waynes ville Township High School MedicareMeeting Scheduled Here Personnel from the Ash eville Social Security District Office will hold the following special Medicare registration days: The meeting for Cherokee County will be held in the courthouse from 12 Noon until 6 p.m. on February 11, 1966. The Clay County meeting will be held at the Hayesville High School on February 12, 1966, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Several members of the Asheville district office staff will be at these places to take applications and to discuss the Medicare program. All per sons age 65 or older are in vited to take action now, if they have not already done so. Also, I Teen-Ager Given Life In Kimsey Slaying Will Never Go To Prison, Youth Vows In Court ATLANTA - Eighteen - year-old Eddie Wyatt Cambell Jr. /as sentenced to life imprisonment Wednesday night, Jan. 19 ifter a Cobb bounty jury found him guilty of the July 27 murder >f J. C. Kimsey, a Marietta service station operator. Ktmsey was a native of :iay County and a son of the ate George and Effie Parsons Cimsey, a pioneer family of :iay County. -A former resi lent of Murphy, he had resided n Atlanta for the past lSyears. He was the father of Leon Kimsey, a U. S. Postal em ployee here in Murphy. The slender youth vowed that he would never go to prison. "Son I think you were mi ghty lucky to get the sentence you got - and look at me when you address me. Someday you're going to have to look it someone when you talk to them," the judge said. The youth listened to the verdict of "guilty of murder with a recommendation for mercy" and to his sentence of live imprisionment with out any outward show of emotion. During most of the trial he seemed withdrawn - almost unconcerned. As the jury filed back in at 10:15 p.m. Campbell tur ned to his mother who never left his side during the two day trial, and said "If thev send me to prison I'll fight. A bailiff who had to be in constant supervision of the youth in jail waiting for trial said Campbell told him that he wanted either to die or go free. The frail teen-ager, with the appearance of a 12-year old, kept his head in his arms on the table while his confe ssion, taken by police the morning after die slaying of 58-year old J. C. Kimsey, was admitted as evidence. Cobb County detective Har old Davis related Campbell's account of the slaying, which police had termed as "bloody and brutal." Snow Means Many Things: Some Trouble, Some Happiness Snow cam* to Murphy twice in 4 days and as usual with different feelings for different ages. Snow ia trouble for some as shown in upper left photo when a car went out of control on the Andrews Road Saturday, Just outside of Murphy. The car skidded about 100 yards, crossed Into the left lane and Into a ditch. Noone was injured. In the lower left photo, the inevitable snow ball fight is a hearty pastime Scant Photos ? Cook ? Slmonds for energetic youngsters. Mark Thompson and J eff Otllard seem to enjoy battling it out. For the older folks who enjoy the scenery, there is plenty to go around. The snow scene shot was made near the Hitchcock Mines. And last but by no means least, aglagantic Snowman, which always seems to pop into children's minds first, was created in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kephart at 102 Beat Circle. The artistic youngsters are (1 to r) Paul Beavers, and Wally, Elain, Annette and Kathleen Kephart, Mr. Motorist: Don't Forget Auto Inspection RALEIGH- When you North Carolina motorists pick up the 1966 auto license plates, be sure and check the last num he.\ ? The state's Motor Vehicle Inspection Law becomes eff ective this year and the last digit in the license plate is the key to when you must have your car checked. If the last number is 3, your auto must be inspected no later than March 31; 4, by April 30; 5, May 31; 6, June 30; 7, July 31; 8, Aug ust 31; 9, Sept. 30; 0, Oct. 31; 1, Nov. 30; and 2, Dec. 31. Inspections will be handled by all qualified service stat ions displaying a certificate of approval issued by the state. C. D. Lindsay, director of the Motor Vehicle Depart ment's License and Theft En forcement Division, who is responsible for adminis tration of the new law, said today 1,500 stations already have been approved. "We are processing 2,500 additional applications right now," Lindsay added. "And still receiving 25 requests a day from stations throughout North Carolina. "There definitely will be no shortage of certified inspect ion points." those persons who want more information about the Hospital and Medical Insurance plans should attend. This will be their chance to avoid long lines. Lindsay said 2 1/2 million North Carolina cars must be inspected this year. "Under the numbering sys tem," he said, "about one tenth will be inspected each month." Lindsay said the only de lay in granting certificates to service stations "is the lack of proper inspection equipment. Several stations have not received headlight aimers and once they do the number of certified inspect ion points will increase sharp ly." Requests for special lic ense plate numbers, Lindsay said, are being rejected. "If someone is out of the state and will not return for several months, we are mak ing allowances for that, but we are not issuing plates on special request." On the military bases, Lin dsay said, inspections are be ing made on all vehicles re gardless of whether the cars have North Carolina plates. "If a serviceman has an auto registered in Florida," he explained, "the car will be inspected on the base and if approved, given aNorthCaro lina inspection sticker." Here's what a motorist can expect when he drives in for an insnection: First, he pays a fee of $1.50. Then a check is made of brakes, horn, windshield wipers, headlights, rear lights, steering mechanism, and directional signals. If the car fails the test, the motorist can take it any where for repairs and then bring it back for re-inspect ion, free of charge. If he thinks another inspec tion may be fairer, he can give it a try, but pay anot her $1.50. A car may be rejected if the emergency brake is not working, regardless of the condition of the foot brakes. Cracked headlight lens must be replaced; the steering wheel must have no more than three Inches of play; wind shield wipers must work; the front end can't sag; the turn signals must work and the horn must honk. Lindsay pointed out one ot her feature of the inspection law. "If an individual purchases or trades for a car that does not have an inspection stick er, he will be given 10 days from the date of purchase to have the auto checked." Following is a list of in spection stations in Cherokee and Clay Counties: ANDREWS- Andrews Gulf Service, Boring Chevrolet, and Reece Motor Company. MURPHY- Burch Motors, E. C.Moore Company,Frank's Garage, and Palmer's Truck and Tractor. HAYESVILLE- Johnson's Service and Garage and West em Auto Store. J. C. Long, State Inspector stated that as soon as other applicants were certified their Inspection stations would be announced. There will be an orientat ion meeting for mechanics at the Murphy Power Board Building tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. He said he had gone to the gas station on U. S. 41 outside Marietta about 11 p.m. on July 26 and remained with Mr. Kimsey until 3 o'clock the next morning, helping the op erator service cars and even sharing his supper, further evidence showed. The officer said Campbell told him that as the victim was looking out a window, he picked up a gas nozzle and struck him - again and again. He said he then dragged the body into a store room, robbed the station of $290, and drove back to his home in College Park in 17 minutes. He showed the officers where he stopped briefly north of Atlanta to throw the weapon, a cup, some cans and the money drawer jnto the woods. Campbell's court-appointed defense attorney, Sam Welch, offered no evidence to dispute the charge that Campbell com mitted the crime. Mr. Welch attempted in - stead to show that the youth was insane, and as the case progressed the age-old con flict between legal and medical definitions of insanity took form. testimony snowea iriai uie youth has been admitted to Milledgeville State Hospital at least six times since 1959. He has been cut open so many times to remove foreign obj ects he has swallowed, includ ing nuts, bolts, bed springs, wire, bits of metal, that doc tors are afraid to operate again to remove objects more recently swallowed. Campbell has shot himself twice - once through a large artery near his heart. Dr. Ed ward E. Johnson, a Grady Hospital surgeon, said, "it was a miracle every time we saved his life." A doctor who knows Camp bell said that in his opinion Campbell does not know right from wrong. "He is a boy who has lived every minute of his life filled with hate and aggression." "He has absolutely no con science, no sense of remorse for anything he does. When faced with problems, he has no control over his actions." "And in my opinion," the doctor comtunued, "Eddie Campbell is faced with pro blems every minute of his life." Dr. Sanford Mathews, who like Dr. Johnson is not a phy chiatrist, described Camp Cell's problem as a "God given handicap." "Eddie has looked at the world as one might look into a mirror in a fun house," the doctor said. "He sees only a distorted image. Both doctors, testifying for the defense, said they had gone to great efforts to try to get extensive psychiatric care for Campbell over the past five years, to no avail. Both said they had predicted the outcome of his life. Dr. Johnson said he predicted the boy would kill either himself or someone else. "But did he know rightfrom wrong at the time he bashed in the skull of J. C. Kimsey." Sol. Gen. Luther Hames ins isted (The knowledge of right and wrong constitutes the legal definition of insanity.) Both doctors said they did not believe he did, and that if he did, he was not able to control his actions. They des cribed young Campbell as a psychopathic ? one who cannot conform to the rules of soc iety, who has no emotional restraint. Sol. Hames questioned two Milledgeville psychiatrists who had treated the defen dant who said that in their opinion Campbell did know right from wrong. Dr. Charles D. Craig of Milletfgeville said, "With his kind of ailment you're not likely to see much progress. In my opinion it would be of no avail to send him back to Milledgeville." In his final argument to tht jury Mr. Hames said he had proven that Campbell was sane *t the time of the killiig. "When are we going to quit listening to sickly sentiment ality?" he asked. "I urge you to return a verdict that will be meaningful." During a brief interview after the sentencing, Camp bell renewed his vow not togo to prison. "The doctors told me I have only a short time to live - and I don't intend to die in Reidsville," he said. "I swear to you here - and now - that I will kill myself. They can chain me to the bunk or whatever, but where there's a will there's a way." The youth attacked the bail iff to whom he was handcuffed as court began after the noon recess Wednesday. He had to be dragged into court, sat hunched in the Cobb County sheriff"s office, his thin wrists bound together by handctrffs. Most Drivers 'Winterize' But Few 'Winter-Wise' WASHINGTON, D. C. - With raffle accidents and deaths -eachlng new highs almost ivery month, and with more notorists on the streets and lighways, the individual moto ?ist must accept greater lersonal responsibility for his iwn safety, saysQuinnTamm, executive Director, Internat onal Association of Chiefs of 'olice. "The police of our nation ire doing a splendid Job of enforcing traffic laws, but un fortunately there are not en ough of them in most states and local communities," the police executive said. "Every driver, therefore, must accept the challenge to improve his own driving skills and set an example to others by obeying all traffic laws and suppor ting the police in their huge task of keeping the traffic law violators from killing them selves and others." He pointed out that espec ially during the winter months, it is vitally Important for mot orists to accept the added responsibility of driving saf ely under adverse weather conditions. "In addition to the normal dangers of driving that ween counter every day In the year, winter Imposes two additional hazards - Inadequate traction and reduced visibility. These can spell disaster to the un wary driver who fails to re cognize them for what they are," Tamm pointed out. "Most drivers winterize their cars, but too few ?winter - wise* their driving habits. When pavements are slippery and visibility Is poor, the wise motorist reduces Ms speed accordinly, keeps a lon ger distance between Ms car and other traffic, approaches intersections with extra care, steers smoothly and brakes gently. "Courtesy, common sense and extra care are the marks Df the responsible driver. He Is the one most likely to get through winter's worst wea ther without an accident - or a traffic ticket." Tamm con cluded. State Fvraisbiag Sales Tax Tables Taxpayers in North Caro lina may use a state sales tax table as a guide-line when pre paring their 1965 Federal In come Tax returns. For the first time since it was intro duced in 1960, the table has been printed in the ux in structions which are mailed to taxpayers, District Direct or J. E. Wall of Internal Re venue said. The table is based on a 1960-61 study of consumer spending patterns by the Bur eau of Labor Statistics and shows the average amount of state sales tax paid by North Carolina residents. The table may be used by taxpayers who itemize their federal income tax deductions. Similar tables have been prepared for 39 ot her states and the District of Columbia. The table omits the state sales ux on automobiles pur chased. Taxpayers who pur ohase an automobile may add the sales taxes paidon the pur chase to the amount shown in the ubie. District Director J. E.Wall reminded uxpayers that they are not required to use the uble. The table is furnish ed as a guide for the conven ience of upayers who Itemise deductions on their Federal Income Tax returna but who wish to use a "standard** amount for state sales ux which will not reqtdre detail ed substantiation. Taxpayers have the choice, of course, of deducting the actual amotmtof sute sales uses paid.

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