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Friday, February 5, 1960

Castle Surrounded By Huts

Look For Parallels In Campaigns

With official announcements of Addison Hewlett Tuesday as a candidate for the Senate and yesterday by Terry Sanford that he will seek the post of governor, races for North Carolinas two top political posts seem fairly well set.

While there are others still being mentioned as possible gubernatorial candidates, the passage of each day without an official announcement appears to lessen the chances that the governors campaign will be more than a two-way battle. The same may be said of the Senate race.

One interesting aspect of the races as the official campaign lines are being drawn is at least the appearance that places Sanford and Hewlett on one side of the political fence and Larkins and Sen. Everett Jordan on the other.

Without exception, the candidates will endeavor to stay out of races other than their own, and will try to avoid any connection with a candidate in another race so far as political alliances is concerned. Under the circumstances, it will be surprising if they succeed completely.

Because of their long association in Democratic

They All Favor State Contro'.

By LYNN NISBET

WELFARE Every member of the NorUi Carolina delega* lion In Congress wants the State to have more control over the use of money paid out lor the aid of dependent children. There Is considerable dif-ierence in suggested methods of approach and in the degree of optimism for alleviating the rigid Federal administrative order depriving State and local authorities from any voice in the matter.

Your reporter accompanied Attorney General Malcolm Sea-well and Assistant Ralph Moody on the rounds of congressional offices Monday and Tuesday. We missed several members who were attending committee meetings or the regular session of the House which was devoted to memorials for Dave Hall. The secretaries of those missed said their bosses had received and studied the advance brief prepared by Moody, and were in hearty accord with its objectives. Those with whom we talked were chiefly concerned at this stage about strategy.

Results of the trip can be summarized about as follows:

Sen. Sam Ervin will get from the Library of Congress a complete history of the enactmeiU of social security and welfare legislation, including of the enactment of social security and welfare legislation, including the original reasons, if any, for providing super\'ision and cdurt review for other iypta of expenditures, such as veterans' aid. but none at all for the money allotted to benefit dependent children.

When this data has been compiled Rep. Harold Cooley, dean of the delegation, will call a conference to consider bast use to be made of the information. It is contemplated to bring into the conference rwesenta-tives of other States with similar problems. It is recognized that it is not regional, but nationwide in scope.

Rep. L. H. Fountain, chairman of the subcommittee on in-tergovernmental relations, which developed some facts (m this point during a series of public hearings in 1958, suggests that his group and the advisory committee set up by the President on governmental relations might dig further into the matter.

The congressmen, like the North Carolina General Assembly, to along with the concept that welfare aid should be in money payments rather than in bags of potatoes or orders on a grocery store for food. They cannot accept the idea that there should be absolutely no check or supervision of funds paid to adults for benefit of children in order to see that the children get the benefit.

NON-PARTISAN Although North Carolina has gone further than any other State in enacting a law providing for local supervision, the resentment against bureaucratic dictatorship is not limited to one state or region or one party. The

members of congress have no sympathy with the welfare agency interpretation of the statutes, but they have a wholesome respect for the ability of the bureau to make its regulations stick. Thats why they are planning carefully before acting.

TRAVELERS-MaJority of the delegation had Just gotten back to Washington from attending the funeral of their at colleague. Rep. Dave Hall of the 12th district. And all of Uiem were planning to come to the Jefferson - Jackson dinner in Raleigh Saturday. Everywhere our little party went we found others waiting to see their congressman. In view of this necessary travel, and a great deal more for those who have primary opposition, and the constant flow of visitors, Ralph Moody wondered when a congressman finds time to work.

GREEN STAMPSA neat illustration of the impact of minute auditing and enforcement of regulations in very minor details is the confusion in Wash-ingto over green stamps. The budget office has just decreed that green (or any other color) trading stamps given in connection with purchase of gasoline or other merchandise paid for by the Federal government are the property of the government and must be accounted for and turned in with the purchase ticket. It seems employees have been taking the stamps home.

Some clerk (probably on government time') has figured that it would take a staff of 23 or 30 ersonk to lick the stamps, paste them in the little books, and credit the appropriate agency. It is unthinkable in government operations that a staff of 25 or 30 could operate without a director and a supervisor.

The next and perhaps more serious problem is what the government would do with the gadgets obtainable upon surrender of the stamps such things as electric toasters, magazine stands, radio and television sets, fishing tackle, etc. Another agency would have to be set up to rent a warehouse to store this material and maintain an Inventory, perhaps ultimately to hold an auUon sale and make sure that each department got the amount of money derived from the sale to which its own quota of stamps was entitled.

A simpler way. suggests this clerk, would be to put the

stamps themselves up for sale at public auction, and distribute proceeds back to each department pro rata. That might require specific congressional au-thorizaUon. What if the em

ployee making the purchase refuses the stamps in order to

save all this trouble? Then he becomes guilty of failure to get full value value for govern

ment spending. And that, says the clerk, is a heinous offense when ten or fifteen cents worth of green stamps is involved,

but doesnt seem to bother on billion dollar contracU

party affairs and their close personal friendship Larkins and Sen. Jordan would each naturally be ejtpect-ed to look favorably upon the others jwndidacy.

Sanford, on the other hand, ^vfely criticised the appointment of Jordan to succeed the late Sen. W. Kerr Scott, and has not gone out of his way to mend the open break with the senator or with Gov. Hodges which appeared at that time. It is no secret that the Sanford forces in recent months have shown keen interest in a strong candidate opposing Sen. Jordan for the nomination. Hewlett, in withdrawing from the gubernatorial race, intimated the promised sources of campaign funds had suddenly dried up, and in so many words intimated Sen. Jordan and perhaps Gov. Hodges might have had a hand in the sequence of events^

These factors point to the conclusion that Sanford and Hewlett each would be favorable to the others candidacy.

It is highly improbable that either of the gubernatorial candidates will openly plug for his favorite senatorial candidate or vice-versa, but as the campaigns develop it will be interesting to watch for parallels in the campaigns of Larkins and Sen. Jordan and those of Sanford and Hewlett.

This year of 1960 promises lively and interesting campaigns for the top state-wide political offices.

Rose To Leadership Despite Afflictions

Congressman David M. Hall to whom death came last week, provided his comtemporaries with a brilliant example of what a man can do when he is determined not to let physical handicaps stand in the way of what he wishes to accomplish.

Afflicted by a bone infection at the age of 12, Dave Hail spent the remaining 30 years of his life in wheel chairs and hospital beds. For most men, the fight for survival which Dave Hall waged would have been an accomplishment in itself. But not for this man who was to rise in spite of his afflictions to a place of political leadership in North Carolina.

From his wheel chair. Congressman Hall ran a service station, was an automobile salesman, attended college and earned a law degree, served in the North Carolina Senate, practiced law and was chosen by voters of the 12th district of this state to represent them in Congress.

The wheel chair, which to many is in itself a symbol of inactivity and dependency upon others, to Hall was a vehicle which would enable him to accomplish at least some of his goals in life. Few of us will ever really appreciate the handicaps under which he realized his achievements. During the last 30 years of his life, this 42-year-old man underwent surgery more than 200 times. He estimated his illnesses kept him in hospital beds a total of almost eight years.

And yet, during his 42 years, he was able to accomplish more than most men do, blessed with all their physical strength and a longer life span. Men like the late Congressman Dave Hall have a special kind of courage that commands the admiration and respect of other citizens of our society.

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3asic Role In Our Lives

By SCOTT SMILEY Imnuuiael Baptist Church The average American will agree that religion plays a basic role in our lives. The young person builds within himself while hes a teenager an original person. Hes the first one; theres never been another person like him. He establishes his habits.

morals and sets the pattern for his future life. Religion should enter during this period to help lead and direct the person in the future.

Religion helps us in many ways. Our characters are developed by attempting to lead a good Christian life. Our personalties benefit too, because it

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By JAMES MARLOW

WASHINGTON (AP) President Elsenhower has reduced the argument between the Democrats and his administration over American defenses to an argument between him and the Democrats.

So hereafter, when Democrats question this countrys power to discourage or overcome a Soviet attack, the public will have to choose between Eisenhowers knowing what hes doing and the Democrats knowing whst they are saying. Eisenhower recently said he thinks he probably knows more about the defense problem than anyone else.

Actually, there is nothing new in this Eisenhower Democratic relationship.

Every year, when Eisenhower sent his budget to Congress, he was tsking full responsibility for the quality of American defense when he asked for Just so much and no more money.

But this year the tangle between Democrats and the administration got off to a clumsy start because of the language Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr. chose in telling Congress this country is strong enough to discourage attack.

Instead of saying simply that this country's combined strengthwith missiles, planes and menis enough to deter a Soviet attack, he chose a more technical approach.

He talked about American knowledge of Soviet Intentions through this countrys intelligence information. What was he doing; Saying he could read the Soviets minds? That was the kind of question he raised.

So he had to go back and clear up his language. Some of the top military leaders, mainly Gen. Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, backed up Oates.

But by the time the confusion over Gates language quieted down, along came Gen. Thomas 8. Power, commander of the U. S. bomber force which would be this countrys principal weapon of retaliation if the Soviet Union attacked.

He told Congress that the years Immediately ahead because of the Soviet Union production of missiles would be dangerous and that, lacklnr a missile warning system, a 21r hour airborne alert by his bombers was essential for the nations survival.

What he meant was that if the Soviets tried a surprise attack the only safe place for the bombers would be upstairs so they couldnt be distroyed by a Soviet missile assault on the

ground.

He said that by the middle of the 1960s this country will have so many missiles of its own no one would dare attack. But until then he felt the airborne alert was a must.

To emphasize his point. Power said that with 300 milliles the Soviet Union could knock out this countrys strikeback ability in 30 minutes.

And Power told senators, Eisenhowers military budget submitted this year falls short of providing enough money to get ready for the airborne alert.

Gates told senators the Joint Chiefs of Staff dont think it necessary to start an airborne alert now. And he said Power was unrealistic in talking of 300 Soviet missiles knocking out this countrys defenses in 30 minutes. But Power told Congress he stood by what he said.

Things were getting pretty gummy by this time, a situation made to order for the critical Democrats in this campaign year. So Wednesday at his news conference Eisenhower brushed Power aside, backed Gates, and took on the Democrats.

Power chose not to comment further.

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The cost of a gubernatorial campaign is tremendous, and without large sums of money it is Impossible to present ones self and ones program to the people.

Thus spoke Addison Hewlett as he confessed last week that a thin pocketbook had forced him out of the North Carolina governors race.

And how much, a reporter asked, does it cost to run for governor? At least $200.0(X). answered Hewlett, and probably thats on the low side.

Hewlett in his private moments would very likely have set the figure closer to $300,(KX).

These are hard facts, and they are facts that should concern voters as much as they concern candidates. They are a tall barrier standing between good men and important public office, and as such they are a barrier to government in the public interest.

They must be worrying Addison Hewlett even now as he edges closer to an expensive race for a U. S. Senate seat.

It is unfortunate, but true, that John Q. Citizens do not put up this kind of campaign money. And when good men must have a small fortune a good showing in a hot race, it follows that they must go where the money is if they are to get it at all.

If they are conservative enough, which means safe enough, they go to the so-called moneyed interests which means to the banks and the big businesses and the topmost elements of the corporate structure.

If they are liberal cnttVigh, which again means safe enough, they take their problem to the labor unions.

In either event they go quietly; there are no brass bands and photographers at these

meetings. And any understandings that may accompany the transfer of oash are not reported in white papers w communiques to the people.

He who pays the piper calls the tune, it has been said, and politics and government are not immune to the truth of the saying.

But how to do somettiing about it?

Teddy Roosevelt wrestled with the problem two generations ago and suggested government underwrite such campaign costs. The suggestion still is kicking around now.

There have been fervent appeals to men - in - the - street to help their favorite candidates and their favorite parties. But if such slogans as Dollars for Democrats have put money into the pipelines, they have by no means put in enough.

It might be wise for government, state and federal, to allow very limited Income tax deductions say a $10 maximum for such contributions from individuals. Certainly they are in the over-all public interest.

But even here we are not certain that such a move might not hurt the treasuries more than it would help candidates.

It Is a difficult problem, and it is an old problem because of its difficulty. A price tag of $200,000 to $300,000 on the governorship of North Carolina is a large tag in a far-from-weal-thy state. It might help to explain why recent governors of New York have been such affluent individuals as Lehman. Harriman, Rockefeller and Roosefelt.

Only one thing is certain for the future. Until plain people come to finance political campaigns the special interests will continue to be glad to do so. And there will be, in all too many cases, an ample return upon their investment.

helps us learn to show consideration of others, and thus to get along better with them. Religion also brings our families closer togeth^L Last, but not least, it fives us a plan for eternity.

The definition of religion in the dictionary reads: The se-vice and adoration of Ood or a god as expressed In forms of worship. When I think of religion, the word faith stands out more than any other word I know. Faith in Ood (betting your life there is a Ood) is my personal definition, because it seems to answer every question concerning religion.

In many cases you can discuss or compare two different denominations. Sometimes we disagree very much'in our beliefs, but I think the main point is not WHAT you believe but THAT you believe! The thing that really counts Is that you stand up for and live by your convictions.

I think Greenville has a wonderful atmosphere for religious growth. We give devotionals each day at school. We have Christian teachers and civic leaders. We have forty different churches representing practically all major denominations. For the teenagers wcl have the United Christian Youth Movement (UCYM) which serves as a connecting link between all denominations. When we get together we dont consider ourselves as being of different denominations, but as being Christians worshipping together.

A Will Has Its Angles

By HAL ^YLK

NEW YORK "(AP)r-Heve you made out your will yet?

If not. you ought to. CRnerwlse after youre gone your relativee will wind up squabbling over who gets your new two-pante suit and the gold fillings in your teeth.

Millions of Americans poetpone making out a will because the mere thought depreeeee them. Actually, it is rather an enlightening experience.

Ill go along with youjust so you wont feel nervous, says your wife, when you tell her you are going to a lawyer to make out your will.

You have a deep inner con-vicUoB that this isnt her real reason at an. But what can you say? 80 along she comes.

Have you decided juet what you want to do? asks the lawyer.

Yep. you ten him. The first thing I want to do it disinherit mankind. Thats only what it deserves.

Heh, heh, heh,** laughs the lawyer coldly. Now what about your material poeeeeelons? Do you own any stocks, bonds, country homes, ytchte or old grain elevaus?

Any other chattels?*

Just her/ you reply, pointing to your wife.

WeU, It tumf out after further questioning that about aU you have to leave is a few sticks of furniture, your life Insurance, and your clothing.

In a burst of husbandly generosity. you say: Just make everything over to my wife. After all. she is a good woman, and she has given me the best years of her lUe-ahe ssys.

Tbe secretary types out the will. For some reason, no matter how little ymi have to leave the document always runs to three or four pages.

But after dispoaing of all your worldly goodsand paying the lawyeryou find you have just $2.63 la your pockets.

Im worth more dead than aUve/ you complain on the bus golnf home.

Suddenly you remember some-thint.

I forgot to ask the lawyer who I abould leave my credit cards to. you exclaim.

Never mind, you ean take them with you/ says your wife, patting your hand again consolingly. Where youre going youll need all the credit you can get.

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It could be that in years to come well all be working for the government. In California there are no Itts than 962JOOO people on the puMic payrolls. *rbe Federal Oovenimenthas a quarter of a million and the sute of CaUfomia has 112,000. Even though the SUte is playing second fiddle in numbers its catching up.*Reedley (Calif.) Exponent.

Strength For Today

By EARL L. DOUGLASS WHICH

We sometimes hear people referred to as full-time religious workers, whereas others are referred to as part-time religious workers.

If by full-time we mean professional religious workers, and by part-time we mean voluntary then, of course, the idea of fulltime and part-time religious work is valid. But unfortunately, a great many people are part-time religious workers for the simple reason that they only work at the project of serving Ood when it meets their convenience, when it does not Interfere with their pleasure, when it does not restrain their avarice.

Some people make a distinction between lies and white lies. Lies, according to this classification, are really bad. But white lies are pleasant little ways of dlsengaglnf

oneself from annoying situations or ahrugglng troublesome people off ones back.

The term a part-time religious warker" is an unfortunate one. In fact, the only work God wants us to do requires our fulltime. And this fuU-ttme employment need not in the least interfere with our daily emploirment or with a career we may have wanted to establish for ourselves in the world. A man who only works part-time at his religion might just as well stop working at all and give his time and energy to something more profitable.

All people cannot be professional religious workers noc should they be. But all people should recognize the fact that unless their religion works all the time it really does not work any of the time.

Full-time or part-timewhich

Versatility Among The Inventors

By ELMER ROESSNER

Americas inventors have gone versatile. Inventing a gadget that will do one thing isnt enough these days; a do-hickey must have two or more purposes.

These conclusions come from a quick look at the entries in the Versatility in Design and Use Contest, an annual promotion by Hess Brother, Allentown. Pa. Awards will be made In mid-March.

Here are some of the more unusual entries:

A calendar clock that tells time, day, month and year and automatically changes picture scenes and memo cards at preset intervals. (By Charles Kik-er. Jr., Blue Ridge, Ga.) A baby safety feeing table which can also be used as a carriage. stroller, car seat, swing, youth chair, table and chair set. desk and chalkboard set. and an Infant reclining seat. It cannot be used as an automatic baby spanker. (By Baby Royal Mfg. Co.. 2208 Frankford Ave., Phil-adelphia.) A German-made baby carriage that also is a car bed, stroller and folding car

riage. It isnt a spanker, either. JI>6trbuted by Cdfetincntal Baby Carriagq Co., Hackensack. N. J.)

A pen with a flashlight illuminates writing in the dark and can be used to find keyholes, read labels, etc. (By Witte and Sutor, GMBH, Murrhardt-Wurtt, Germany.) Another pen writes in ink after being filled with water. (By Uniyersal Fountain Pen and Pencil Co., 808 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.)

One of the more unusual items entered is a pair of cuff links holding therpiomenters. (By Dan Newman Co., 20 Howe Ave., Passaic, N. J.) But it doesnt top something called Le Gracieux French Basket,* which is a combination handbag, flower pot holder, ivy planter, casserole server, pie plate, serving tray, frpit bowl, a fruit washer, an egg boiler, cookie pedestal, roll steamer and artificial flower holder. It cannot be used for spanking babies either. (DLstributed by Marjorie M. Young. 1487 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, Calif. SAFETY IN THE RAIN

An umbrella with a battery-

powered light on the tip as a safety device when used in the dark. (By O. and S. Umbrella Co., 64 W. 23 St., New York.) This was undoubtedly made for the girl who will buy a swim suit that becomes a cocktail dress when a silk skirt is snapped on. (By Catalina, Inc., of California, 1407 Broadway. N.Y.)

In the sports department there is a plywood boat that fo|^.into suitcase size for easy transportation (by Totem Foldable Boats Co.. 235 15th St.. San Francisco), and a toboggan that can be used on water or snow (by Gull Skis. 2015 Schlp-pers, Kalamazoo. Mich). There is also a shooting stick that is both a portable seat and an umbrella. (By A. Sulka and Co., 405 Park Ave., New York.)

There is also an aptly named Barnocular, which looks like binoculars. One side is a monular for distant viewing; the other side holds liquor. (By Scope Instrument Co., 623 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaronek, N. Y.) Also entered are gloves of stretchable orlon or nylon, fitting hands of all sizes. They have leather palms and can

used for driving, sports or dresswear. They CAN also be used for spanking the baby. (By Bacmo Gloves, 244 Madison Ave., New York.)

.AIRPLANE CRASH DEATH POSES TAX PROBLEM If a man is suspected of blowing up an airplane so his heirs can collect his Insurance, a curious legal result follows.

'Suppose a man dies owning an $850,000 insurance policy . . . and that he may have been a suicide, Prenttce-Hall's Infor-maUon says. Naturally, the insurer will investigate and probably contest. The outcome could be that the decendents iamUy will get either $850,000 or nothing. How do you value the policy?

Logic dictates you await the result of settlement. But the courts say no. They strictly follow the Code which says the asset must be valued at the time of death.

What would the value be? About the only way to determine it would be to find out how much a speculator would pay for the claim