y, October 7, 1961

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Pioneers In Business Still ^bQud

We seriously question the contention of Secretary of Commerce Luth^r^tqdges that, generally speaking, American bjsmes*today lacks the daring and pioneer-snowed inthe days of his youth.

To be sure there may be fewer examples of men who have built huge financial empires in a few^ort years. ^There may be a smaller percentage'bf companies which have grown from a smaH beginning jnto huge corporations almost overnight. But the number of new businesses which begin each year has grown by leaps and bounds. The venture capital which businessmen, small and large, put on the block of free enterprise each year has grown 'tremendously.

fleeted by the man who takes his meager amount of cash andwhatever money he can borrow and begins his own business)' or expands his small operations' into new fields. It is perhaps reflected more in small businesses than by the million dollar corporations which .gamble a few millions on promising research programs. And,certainly today there are more small businssmfen opening new shops, new stores and offering new services than ever before.

If one is to. evaluate the relative daring and pioneering spirit of business today and that of yesteryear, one must measure it in each case by the conditions of the times. Conditions have changed drastically since the time Secretary Hodges-started in business. Many problems which confronted business in those days have been overcome today. But conversely, many of the major problems which face business today were non-existent a few decades ago.

The Secretary made his observation in asserting that American business today is not showing the initiative it did in the days of his youth. If that is 8o,^er* tainly contributing factors can be found in the rate 'of taxes and*^ other elements which have entered Americas pattern in life in recent decades to tend to reduce the incentive, for gambling against heavy odds. ' .

The business daring and pioneering spirit irre-

Solicitors Are Seina Called In

Notwithstanding the statement of the Secretary of Commerce, it is our convention that business daring and pioneering spirit are still much in evidence in American business today. But perhaps from his post as Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Hodges isnt able to see lover the huge corporations to the grassroots level of small business where daring and the pioneering spirit not only opens, new doors, but keeps open many others that otherwise would have closed. r

By LY?iN MSBET

SOLICITORS Governor Sanford has called a conference of olititors of county and municipal courts to discuss traffic problems, comparable to the meeting of judges 'Of this type court held a few weeks ago. The session will be in the Hall of the House in the Capitol on October 24. The Governor said he is highly pleased at results of the Judges conference. The dividend Is not so much specific recommendation or achievement, but in the noticeable Improvement In the whole attitude of Judges toward their responsibility in traf-* fic violations. He thinks equal good can come from a meeting of the solicitors and better understanding that each court, however small, and every Judge and solicitor is an integral part of a total state program.

In some, respects the solicitors or prosecuting attorneys in these courts can have more control over the handling and disposition of cases than can the Judges. The solicitor has responsibility for electing the exact charge upon which the defendant will be tried and the vigor with which he will be prosecuted. Inferior court solicitors who are local officers do not have as much authority as superior cours solicitors who are State officers, but they have very wide discretion.

Governor Sanford answered questions as to whether he would grant immunity to persons involved in the basketball scandals if they turned State evidence by reminding that the Governor has absolutely no power to offer immunity. That is the prerogative of the district solicitor. He clearly intimated, however, that he thirtks the granting of immunity should be llmlt-td to extreme cases-

PROBATION Another place where the Governor hopes to get full cooperation from the judiciary is in the matter of more extensive use of probation for the handling of alcoholics. FTesently about the -only recourse the Judges have in sentencing confirmed alcoholics is to send them to prison. Most of them are sick rather than criminal, and the prison confinement offers little aid toward rehabilitation.

The Governor commented at the swearing-in of Charles Cohooii as new director of probation this week that he hopes to use probation to much greater degree' than now for rehabilitating alcoholics. Asked if that was not a court matter and if it would not be entirely up to the Judges as to whether the defendants were placed on pro-^ baUon, Governor Sanford said of course that is true,. but It is up to the executive administration of the probation commission to provide a program which the Judges can use. He said several judges had told him they would welcome an arrange

ment whereby they could put alcoholics, on probation rather than formally commit them to pWson. Such a plan will save the State a substantial amount in dollars, but the real profit will be in the rehabilitation of men and women whose only crime is inability to resist temptation to drink too much liquor.

To Early To Assume Clouds Have Passed

For the moment at least, talks between East and West over the Berlin situation have settled to quiet discussion in contrast with the harsh public statements which were issued from both sides a few weeks ago.

CONFLICT One of the most difficult problems involved in the selection of appointed officials to policy-making positions is embraced in the general term L conflict of Interest. Any President or Governor or other government executive with responsibility for appointing administrative assistants or Judges naturally wants the most capable man available for the assignment. Usually that means a man who has been successful in the general field of operations involved.

And the danger is Imminent that knowledge of the operations 'might result in bias in favor of his own ideawhich had proven successful. Less likely, but quite possible, it might result in undue favoritism to the one company in which the appointee had been interested. (Even though he divested himself of ownership of several million dollars of General Motors stock the late Charles Wilson was suspect as long as he served as Secretary of Defense.)

Sometimes the conflict of interest mania is carried to extremes. That appears to be the case in the current attempt to raise question about the integrity of Brookes Peters as a member of the Utilities Commission because he has a son working for Carolina Telephone Company one of the companies which the Utilities Commission regulates. The son Ls 37 years old, got the Job with the telephone company soon after he graduated fiom State College and 12 years before his papa was named to the regulating commission. (Papa Peters disposed of some Carolina Telephone stock he owned before taking the oath as a utilities commissioner.) If the conflict of interest gimmick is to be worked to that extent, it will be very difficult to find anybody eligible to serve on any State regulatory board or commission.

The probing by both the United States and the Soviet Union for grounds of negotiating tne Berlin risis appears to Have made some progress although there is no concrete assurance yet that there is solid ground for negotiating the question. Talks between Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and Secretary of State Dean Rusk and President Kennedy suggest that the worlds two most powerful nations are much closer to negotiations on Berlin than they have been at any time in recent months.

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By HENRY HOWARD

Ldrly-Morning Look-See

It must also be recognized, however, that dis-cu.ssions jn Moscow next week when Gromyko reports to Premier Khrushchev could produce unexpected developments in the move by East and West to settle the Berlin crisis through negotiations. Recent weeks have brought at least implied concessions from both sides with the United States indicating it may be neces-.sary for Germany to be divided for the time being, and the Soviets withdrawing their deadline for the signing of a peace treaty with Eas't Germany.

On an early morning tour of Greenville today (which is definitely the exception rather than the rule), we noticed iteihs of unusual interest.

While we concede were perhaps an inexpert witness of early morning golng-on in Greenville, well venture to say that these items of unusual interest are aptly described that way. That is, they were most likely in

teresting to'most. . '.and they were more than likely unusual.

There was what seemed to be the very tail end of all-night bustling activity in various quarters of the city. From several large buildings there had emerged front or rear portions of huge and gaily-decorated mon.sters.

Well, perhaps not real live monsters, but nevertheless unusual objects for that time of

If there have' also been other tentative conces-sion.s to come out of the talks during Gromykos visit to the United States, the first stages of groundwork for a meeting on Berlin between President Kennedy and Khrushchev may have been completed. It is a matter of conjecture, however, whether the responsible officials of each nation is convinced that something constructive can come out of such a meeting.

Other E(ditors Saying'., , Cliffs Park Recorc. ,

Faint streaks of brightness are beginning to show around the dark cloud which has hung over Berlin for the past few' nionths. But the turn of future events will determine whether these bright streaks broaden or disappear as quickly as they have appeared. It is far too early to conclude that the East and We.st are well on their way to su^essful negotiations that will ease international tensi(m over Berlin.

r ooiing nusoana Is An Old Game

SALARIES When Governor Sanford was asked what he thought about the statement by Dr. Roy Norton, State Health Officer, that his $17,000 salary ought to be rai.sed, the Governor quipped I think everybodys alary ^ught to be raised including some news reporters. (The newsmen applauded that sentiment.) The Governor further said the budget and personnel folks are studying many c^es with a view to adjusting sa'hirles.

By HAL BOYLE

NEW YORK (AP) Everyone knows it is all but impossible today for a husband to fool his wife.

thing else.

Example of the first way: Husband, going over check

But how about wives fooling husbands?

stubs; Heres one you wrote for $150. It looks like it says, frammis oglesrack. What in the world was that for?

On the evidence, its getting easier for them all the time.

No woman can pull the wool over my eyes, ^rags many a husband. Such men are pitiful examples of self-delusion.

Wife, Innocently: Oh, dear, you know I cant read my own handwriting, but I know it was for something terribly important.

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Usually a woman has pulled the wool over their eyes so long ago they have become used to it. They have forgotten what a clear view is like.

Actually, what she did write down was "frammis oglescrack.

Civilization ties husbands in knots; it merely gives wives more loose threads to knit to their own purpose.

.-A man is kept so bu.sy trying to fool his boss he doesnt have the time fo fool his wife, and attempts it only in what he regards as emergencies. As a result he usually fails.

To her it stands for $150 for 10 charm school lessons to lose weight and improve her personality. But she knows that if she told her husband she spent the money for this vital pur-poise, hed go through the cellingthus creating an unnecessary repair bill.

, Exampfe of the second way:

But fooling a husband is both a game and a duty to a wife. She regards it as a marital nec-c.sslty, for she feels if she doesnt keep him fooled she cant keep him happy.

Wife Dear, youre looking a bit shabby, and you really (ant afford to in your bf(sine.ts. Promise me youll buy*" yourself a new suit today.

Husband, flattered by her In-tere.st in his appearance Gue.ss' youre right at that. I will.

(Goldsboro News Argus)

Cliffs of Neuse State park is growing in service .to Wayne and adjoining counties. Look at this. Attendance at the park this year has increased 7,000 or 7 percent. Attendance at the state parks as a whole has decreased 3 percent.

Cliffs is the only public recreation area for 60 miles around. It is the state park for Wayne, Duplin, Sampson, Johnston, Wilson, Greene, Pitt and Lenoir counties. This region plus fringes of other counties served has a population of more than 300,-000.'

Not only is Cliffs the only state park in the region, but it is one of the very few public recreation spots in the counties. Fifteen years ago, for instance, a study by the Community Planning department of the University of North Carolina emphasized lack of public parks in Goldsboro. At that time Herman Park with its nine acres was the only one. Since then Stoney Ch*eek Park and Mina Well Park have 8een opened. These, however, do not maintain Goldsboros rank as to parks when' growth of population is considered.

We had thought that Seymour Johnson families and personnel might account for the increased attendance at Cliffs- But we are told that while these friends do use the park, the lake, the trails, and the picnic grounds; greatest increase comes from permanent residents. East Carolina College faculty members, for instance, make the Cliffs a favorite spot for family and group picnics. As late as last weekend a group of Greenville Girl Scouts camped at Cliffs.

The park Is the smallest In area in the entire state system. It totals 351, acres. Acre for acre, its total attendance probably would top all parks. Fort Macon at Morehead maintains its leadership. It is most often visited.

All these facts were in the minds of Advksory Committee members when they endorsed the bond vote set for November 7. If tht vote carries Cliffs will be allocated $102,000 for land acquisition and other improvements.

JEFFERSONS ' WISE ADVICE (Henderson' Dispatch)

Thomas Jefferson, in whose name Democrats hold money-raising dinners every year, was a sage of the early years of this republic. But the Democrats pay lip service to his theories and then proceed to ignore them. It is well enough to hark back to some of the wise sayings of this great leader in the hope that some of his sound principles could be revived and become again a chart for liberty in these trying days.

Jefferson had what he called a Manual of Parliamentary Procedure, and in that he wrote, among other things, this:

The rules of the Senate which allow full freedom of debate are designed for .protection of the minority, and this design is a part of the warp and woof of our Constitution. You cannot remove it without damaging the whole fabric. Therefore, before tampering with this right, we should assure ourselves that what is lost will not be greater thaa what is gained.'

Only a few weeks ago the United States Senate .debated abrogation of its rules which assure the right of expression to all members. By a vote of 50 to 46 it was decided not to change the rules by an open vote. The proposal was sent back to committee. It may remain there undisturbed, or it might be brought out later in a further attempt to restrain the minority and deprive that minority of its rights to be heard in ftdl freedom of expression.

This privilege of unrestricted discussion Is a barrier against unwise and hasty action. To change the rule would be a blow at that liberty of speech in one v/)f the last forums left in government anywhere.

Jeffersons advice Is as pertinent today as it ever was. but the inclination ks to ignore it. especially on the part of those who would stifle the voice of those who wish and have a right to be heard. Democrats should do more than worship at the shrine of the Sage of Monticello; they should, also be guided by his wisdom, which is as fresh and as applicable today "rwhen he spoke and wrote.

dav in Greenville, or anywhere else for that matter. Furthermore this particular type of monster is hard to find most places and at any hour of the day or night.

But, we were saying there were items, not Just an item.

In addition ot the monsters. or whatever-you-w a n t-to-call-thems, some corners of several of these buildings in the city were pretty badly littered with litter-bug material and the like. However, the appearance of the ' left-overs seemed to indicate that something constructive had taken place here.

But, for the third, and probably the feature items that drew notice. These had all possible resemblance to people. At least one thing was confusing, though. They looked young, but then again, somehow, there was an aged appearance, too.

This confusing feature, and others, caused this last category of items ot draw more than the more-than-casual interest extended the monsters and the litter.

We yielded to the temptation and sidled cautiously to a position near one of these specimens. While most of the conversation was hardly intelligible, we learned generally what this chain of events was all about.

The willing subject, with the greatest degree of enthusiasm 'he could muster, offered a considerably vivid explanation for the monsters, litter and halfyoung, half-old people.

First of all, he explained. Were all students over at the college. We nodded (for some unexplained reason). The he continued and we listened intently.

He described an all-night ordeal required for last-minute preparation of his organizations entry in this mornings East Carolina Homecoming Parade. It had been a long, long night. But the job was now complete . . .and he was happy.

Perhaps its a great deal of trouble. . .all that litter and hard work and tired eyes and other things. On the other hand, it happens only' once a year, so may its worth it.

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THE UNITED WAY

By GEORGE E. SOKOLSKT Copyright, 1961, King Features . Syndicate, Inc.

Writes Dr. O) L. Kelley of Palm Beach, Florida:

I am taking it for granted that you have the courage to read some of the answers to the 80 called philosophy* you are paid to perpetrate on the American public. . .

.It would be assumed that Information you disseminate through a syndicate would be either checked out by the same syndicate or referred back to you by the local newspapers who distribute this mis-information. Apparently the Doctor is irate which is, as he must know, bad for his vascular system, his liver and his adrenal gland. What bothers him is that I wrote a piece about a young man who sought to convert me.

It is time that I do a bit of preaching in these columns but no one needs to hear me out. But the minister of the Jehovahs Witness, as many have written me that he is. set forth, on my lawn, to tell me that all my forbearers, for many generations. were wrong which I found to be an indignity. Besides I feel that my religion Is ray private affair and that when I want to be converted to some other kind, I shall do it thoughtfully and considerately, listening to scholars of my choice and not to itinerant ministers who wander the roads imagining themselves to be prototypes of Paul on his way to Damascus.

Dr. Kelley writes me;

If you care to be correctly Informed, why dont you seek the source of real truth, the Holy Bible? U you are unable to find this informal)^ for yourself, the^iyoung' man who call- ed on-yu as a Christian brother and seeking to help you find this information will call again. I expect you will have to ask him, though since your attitude obviously was not a t^otherly one. .

Once when I lived in Shanghai, a Seventh Day Adventist missionary fell upon nie and complained that I lived a licentious and lewd life because I broke the Sabbath (his and mine being Saturday). I hesu'd him out for a while during which time he quoted from Daniel to me.

Prom my earliyt childhood I studied the Bible and by the time I was 13 years old, as is customary among my people, I knew much of the Old Testament by heart in the language in which it was written. I do not know what translation Dr. Kelley uses, but I have read several, finding the Bible a very useful book for the study of a foreign language. Knowing what it is in the original, I can look at the translations which are never altogether exact but, on a whole, are good enough. So I told the Seventh Day Adventist that when he will be able to read Daniel in the original, we shall sit down and have a discussion.

It was a stupid, show-offy kind of reply but Is silenced him, for he did not know how much I really knew but he did know how little he knew and he was taking no chances. Similarly, Dr. Kelley, M. D. can have no idea of how much of the bible I have studied, except that I tell him my first teacher in this field, used a stick to teach it and when a mistake was made, we got wack-ed good and hard as it is a sin. among my people, to mispronounce holy script.

And so even at my advanced age, I can, on occasion, recall a passage In ancient Hebrew and it is most delightful because it reminds me of my chUdhood and all the marvellous Joys of a very religious and even bigoted household.

So when the young minister stepped upon my lawn to tell me how the world is going to hell because of the wickedness of man and the invention of the atom bomb. I could only think of the days of my childhood when we were told that we would go to heaven if we lived according to the 'Ten Commandments.

I do not gainsay any mans faith but I ask him to leave me alone with mine. If he comes on my lawn and asks me for food,

I shall give him what he wants, but when he steps forward to tell me what to believe, I treat him as an Invader who has assumed a right which Is not his.

I shall believe what 1 choose to believe.

I have lived in many countries, with peoples of many faiths and have long learned that there are many roads to God and that not one o them is paved with gold or with mother of pearl.

The classic ways by which women fool their husbands are to act dumb and to say one thing to them when they mean .some-

Here what the wife really meant wasnt, "You look shabby, but "I feel shabby. As soon a.s he buys one new suit, 'shell buy two new dre.sses.

Some Peeking Into The Future

Strength For Today

By EARI. L. DOUGLASS THIS NEW AGE

The society amid which we live today is a,fluid society. Individuals and families move often from place to place. Young people sometimes have to associate themselves with several different social groups before they reach their early twenties. We change Jobs frequently today. We change oqr places of residence. We change our friends and our social groupings.

This means that today we must have a policy which we relentlessly pursue. We are meeting new people, new situations, and being reclassified into different groups* all the time. This means that we must have principles upon which we operate, and especially principles upon which

we choose our new friends.

We shall make a great mistake if we simply take people a.H they come. There are some ways in which we have to take people as they come) but in the matter of our close friendships we can be, and we need to be, most careful In our discrimination. When you move to a community watch out for the high-roUing crowd, for the wet-pai ty crowd. In business line up with the people who play the game straight. Have as many acquaintances as you can make-, but remember that triie friendship is very rare. Let your Choice of friends be thoughtfully made. Keep your confidence largely to yourself and share it only with those whom you have through considerable experience learned to trust.

By ELMER ROESSNER

Dockets of bankruptcy courts are filled with cases of baslness* men who did not look ahead. Todays column may not avert failures, but it* may help enterprisers to look further into the future.

-('ostlier uto; The 1962 autos will cost, bolt for bolt and gasket for gasket, slightly more than, the 1961 giodels. The in-, creases will be disguised. Some models will be offered at slightly le.ss than comparable 1961 models, but the extras will co-st more. Other models will be priced higher, but the buyers will be assured that therC Is more for their money in the new wagon.

Auto maicera are paying higher wages and higher costs for materials. To expect cara to cost less, no matter what salesmen tell you. is madness.

SIJ)W UPTAKE Government upending alow: Federal spending will underwrite a solid boom'in industry.

but it will be a while In coming. Bureaucrats cant flick a switch to speed spending. They must prepare plans, have them evaluated and revised, draw new plans, ask for bidis and so on through'canyons of red tape.

Some perky government contracts will be awarded in the fourth quarter of this year, but the bulk of the new defense spending will not be allocated uiitil the first half of 19(i2 when the boom will bereal.

Costlier tinned fish: If you fancy th. turn to fresh varieties. The prices of canned varieties is rising. Tuna has gone up. Salmon, scarcer than ever, has almost priced Itself out of the market. Even the Maine sardine catch was off this year.

ANTI-RIGGING LAW

No-collusion ban; Administration sentiment is strongly favoring a law to require government bidders to swear that there has been no collusion in setting prices. Many Congress

men feel strongly on the subject and the chances for a new law on this point after Congress resumes are goo^l. ^

Higher aluminum: Cuts in aluminum prices in recent weeks have been strategic. The industry has been hoping to increa-se sales while steel producers are In a quandary. But the moment steel makers decide to increase prices, aluminum makers will stiffen theirs.

More instalment credit: Of

ficial figures indicate a slowing of the rise in consumer instalment crfdit. It is only temporary. Current figures reflect consumer summer caution. Buying on tick is now increasing aed will continue to rise through the Christmas season, .setting new high marks at the year-end.

OLD PROMOTER STRIKES

FOR FAf ANTAS

I think. said the Old Promoter. as he moseyed in today, that Max Hess is off his.nut I

You cant say that about the famous merchandiser of Allentown, Pa.! I protested. Its treason!

Sure I can, the old one . said. "Hes off his nut!

Hess Is telling other members of the National Retail Merchants Association that it is wrong to feature pot-bellied Santa Clauses this year.- He says Santa should meet President Kennedys physical fitness program. They should be lean and . hardy, and approved by doctors and* insurance companies,

He has a point there, I said. Point, .shmoint! said the ancient. Lean Santas can sell hardware, but no toys. Lean Santas cant be Jolly. Skinny San-ta.s cant do the ho, ho, ho! like I can.Tn fact, if Max Hefs has his way. I wont be able to get a Job as Santa this year and how will-1 raise the money to buy presents for my grandchildren?

The old one has SQmething there. Max. " v., .

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