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Chicago News Washington Raleigh Rill Wadeshoro and bureaus THE 'CAROLINAS Partly cloudy and mild CHARLOTTE cloudy and little change in temperature High today 55 low tonight 35 -NIT -NV -NV "NT Nzzz Foremost Newspaper of The Carolinas FRIDAY JANUARY 6 1961 24 33 Vol 98 No 266 5 Cents a 48 Pages 65111I INAUGURATION ra1 TiL cttc112-iA0s No Co 'I He1 Froirotiodgo es I ok'7i- ''s 1181 it i '''''''4 1 lottk '61 '111' 4 I 4 4 lk '4 Ilk''' 1 I 4 a 1 It 3 I 1 avs '''471 raj -a 47 4 'I 0" 0 ir il'i 4 4 -4 iii i 4 l'it 1 I lf '4 k' -414644 1 '1g 1 ft sl 64 4k 1 i kii ''')'4 3c kk -1-' 'i 1 -1 i 4 obtk sts i 1 1r deil li Observer Photo by Don SturkeY Adjusts Top Hat As Mrs Sanford Watches 111 ''17'' Aik 4 t- 1 Ablic' A 4 A tl kt 41 i rle146A: OP' '46(: fr 0 1r 1 6 i -atv A I -A 7' 4- 4: s' i 11 tik tr 2 I s'skt '1'' 41: 1 44111' i i 09 111 2: v' "1 ig- '0 A 4 -f '''4 A 1 A 40t 1 -t --0 i wtosfree ts- 1: ks 1 44 '-'11 'e' 14 )( 0 '4: -71 $: le lt litkaAUP9': Ai s'' k' 1 2 7 40t 1 I ti 011 1 41 1 ikt' 1 '4't 4 'I 441" 7' '''444'''f 44i A- i4'k 4k ''e: 00 i I 04' AllikimoombrooliiimisiathoOisfuwa6iok Wilefialikegbafr45040 Thursday Year Ago High 58 Low High 47 Lew Governor Sanford UN Ignores An ti-US Charges UNITED NATIONS tin Security Council in effect rejected Thursday night Cuba's charge that she faced Other imminent mili- tary invasion by Stories theUnited OnStates 12 The 11-n0ti0n council did so by concluding a two-day debate without taking any formal action of tt Cuban complaint filed Saturday saying such intervention was expected in a matter of hours This crannied to another defeat for the regime of Prime Minister Fidel Castro in its Soylet-supported campaign to have the United Nations denounce the United States as an instigator of ITIOVCS to topple Castro from power by military force Omar Loutli of the United Arab Itepublic council president ended the meeting with a terse expression of hope for reduction of tensions between the United States and Cuba Ile appealed to both (Tun-tries to do nothing to aggravate the situation The council wound up its debate at 7:30 pm EST in an at niosphere of relative calm compared with outbursts by pro-Castro and anti-Castro demonstrators that disrupted proceedings Wednesday But some fist-fights erupted in the lobby of the General As sembly late Thursday afternoon and again outside headquarters guards ousted the participants from the lobby and New York police broke up the fighting outside the building There were no disturbances in the councils public galleries as r-- 4 --i- i r) I 1 1 1 Mw 4 i a '4144 I tit 3fr10 -0(k 4 ht3' 4 V- s-'' '''2 '''oe' '4 '41 l'sv i' 1 114' to 20 be 'US IN RECESSION' Tax Cut Might Be Needed IFK Told NEW special economic "task force" told President-elect John Kennedy Thursday that the nation is in a recession and that he might have to ask Congress for an acrossthe-board temporary federal income tax cut of 3 to 4 per cent if the slump continues 13server AD 7474 Ted by the Ass Press Interna World Service Rock Gaston County N7S Miss Ira tion i'S GARY iletgh Bureau Passenger Rob has his airline with the rest of is IT attorney and a brother Et-elect oho them easier pretty wife all Eastern Air Vashington sched to Raleigh in I Gov Terry gural procession with "Robert Ls side Its solo hway patrolman ack at Richmond the news Their I delayed due to dn't get stuck in tong a twin-engine minutes before realm governor ieorted Kennedy seat in Raleigh's torium Ad "The Old North dramatic run ford stood when bat paratroopers eviewing stand proud jutting of oper's jaw and PPle bobbed as I swallowed heartedness was everal other oc om the mansion ade to Nlemerial lolled his tomer AAed if be'd lie helore he once That was olorial Hall as the stage wait dignitaries tn Page 2 Col 2 Observer AD 77474 served by the Aso Press Interna41 World Service Columbia Rock Gaston County Miss hauffuration GARY Raleigh Surest' Passenger Rob has his airline with the rest of is attorney and a brother solve them easier us pretty wife an Eastern Air Washington sched to Raleigh in Gov Terr inaugural procession with "Robert its side Its sole highway patrolman back at Richmond got the news Their delayed due to didn't get stuck in long a twin-engine minutes before became governor escorted Kennedys seat in Raleigh'S Auditorium "The Old North dramatic Sanford stood when paratroopers reviewing stand proud jutting of jaw and apple bobbed as swallowed heartedness was several other oc from the manslon to Ntemerial dotted his tomer Asked if he'd one before he once That was Memorial Hall as the stage svalt dignitaries tn Page 2 Cot 2 1 Chserver Photo Int Don Sturkev Sion In Raleigh Thursday shortly before they stepped into their cars and were taken to Memorial Auditorium where Sanford was sworn in as the state's new governor olo by Don Sturkev they stepped 11 Auditorium iew governor OLD NEW and Mrs Luther Hodges (left) and Gov and Mrs Terry Sanford posed for photographers on the steps of the Governor's Man -INAUGURAL ADDII 6 Keuuctlys Almost By KVIS Observer RALEIGH ert Kennedy troubles along us even is he general-designate of the President-elect But he can than most of Kennedy and Ethel boarded Lines flight in uled to get them time to ride in Sanford's Thursday Came a ear Kenney" on occupant a driver Meanwhile the Kennedys flight had been some trouble But Bobby Richmond for Ile chartered plane Anyhow five Terry Sanford the police slipped into a Memorial DAY hands played State" There WPM moments as nialThing eotnbat passed the There was a the (paratrooper's his Adam's he saluted and The light apparent on casions Emerging Wore the parade Sanford to photographers ever WM laughed: "Just in a minstrel" Then 14 I ho toad on ing tor other See Sad The Big Moment: 12:51 PM Pageantry Welcomes Young Governor Other stories pictures on pages 8 and 9A editorial on page 2B By JAY JENKINS Observer Raleigh Bureau In ceremonies marked by colorful pageantry Terry Sanford became North Carolina's 65th governor at 12:51 pm Thursday At 43 the state's youngest chief executive in 60 years San ford took over the reins from Gov Luther Hodges 62 be fore 4000 persons in Memorial Auditorium here In a brief inaugural address te again sounded his theme that the key to Tar Heel progress improved public education supported by an expanding econ Then the buoyant young governor and bis distinguished guests along with more than 75000 watelxd 10000 troops and bandsmen unreel in a parade of one hour and forty minutes Uoiike inauguraLiwis of low' and eight sears ago Sanford's occurred in perfect weather on a brisk day The sunshine was bright His guests included the next attorney general Robert Kennedy and his wife Gov and Mrs Ernest Hollings of Gov and Mrs Lindsay Almond of Virginia: and Gov Bert Combs of Eentucky After the parade Hodges and Sanford went to the governor's office for the traditional trans fer of the stite's Great Seal At a delayed afternoon luncheon in the Governor's Mansion for Sanford and more than 400 others Hodges gave I successor the loys to the governor's residence As the new governor and his family greeted the public at a night reception in the mansion Gov and Mrs Bodges left for a Florida respite before lodges goes to Washington as secretary of Commerce The mood of the ceremonies ranged from the solemnity of the moment Sanford in a clear firm voice took his oath to the stirring band music and the thumping cadence of the marching troops Chief Justice Wallace Win-borne of the State Supreme Court administered the oath to Sanford after Lt Gov Cloyd Philpott of Lexington and members of the See SANFORD Page 2 Col 4 this scramble to erect a defense is only a show to stir up Cubans in another anti American propaganda move He might say it is designed to cleanse any doubting minds of the notion that Uncle Sam is still the same friendly chap he used to be nut if there are any mill tary experts around they are either in the army and wont talk or they are undercover and cannot talk Clocking off two sections of the Malecon the main artery tied up traffic all over town and made transportation slow One anxious Cuban hesitant ly asked "Will the American people really come?" What he meant was did think the Marines would storm the Ma lecon? Sanford Promises Education Second The statement came from a team headed by Dr Paul A Samuelson economics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology a few hours after Kennedy held a "summit meeting of agriculture" to deal with "the farm crisis" and ways to convert farm surpluses to food parcnIs for nnerly tningry sons at home and abroad Samuelson and his team made it clear that they were prepared for a more serious ecommic situation than pres cut!) is indicated But they said that if the recession becomes much worse Kennedy should exercise "economic statesmanship" and ask for ternporary income tax cuts 3 to 4 per cent to bolster the sagging economy That would mean that if the present tax rate paid by an individual were 20 per cent of his total income it would drop to about 17 per cent under the emergency program "With proper actions by the government the contraction in business can be brought to a halt within 1961 itself and converted into an upturn" the report said The 20page study said that If the recession is not reversed and If unemployment rises to ward a critical level of 7 per cent of the work force cwt gency action would be needed The present unemployment rate Is 6 per cent "A temporary reduction in tax See TAX CUT Page 2A Col 6 I Today's Chuckle I Work eight hours Sleep eight hours Not same hours Filibuster Not Expected In Rule Battle WASHINGTON Senators pressing for a change in Senate rules to make it easier shut off filibusters main- II Ill) VII! tamed Thurs- k' day that there RE was no danger 4-- the issue itself 1-- I would set off a filibuster Page 4A The biparti- san group of liberals called a news con erence aimed at dispelling any idea that the fight could bog the Senate in a controversy lasting beyond the Jan inauguration of President-elect John Kennedy They said they can use a parliamentary device to bring the dispute to a if southern senators opposing their move should attempt a filibuster Sen Richard Russell D-Ca told reporters the southerners were "not stalling" but he said that as a practical matter he didn't see how any vote could taken before next week He said be understood borne senators on both sides wanted a chance to speak first See FILIBUSTER Page 2 Col 3 Fs1 Public To None back to partisan differences but to keep my eyes forward on the hopes and goals of North Carolina" Ile said accomplishments cannot be done "in bitterness of factional strife" Citing that quality education and a stronger economy are his goals Sanford went on to say "We are not going to forget the progress we have made in the treatment and care of the mentally ill and the mentally deficient We will improve our program and facilities l'We are not going to forget the ill the old the dependent the helpless the handicapped" he added "We are not going to forget the modernization of our programs for penal institutions and juvenile correctional institutions" the new governor stated Ile promised to find "more effective ways to reduce the slaughter on our highways" HIS (BRIGHT) NEW UN guards took special precau1 1 A short time later the Senate tions to screen potential trouble agreed by voice vote to take up makers 1 the proposed rules changes Earth a final intervention Cuban her one of the liberal group said Foreign Minister Raul Roa per1 be would not expect any voting sisted in charging that his coun 1 before next week try was in danger of military ag- One of the propc1sed changes gression by what he called the 1 would permit filibusters to be reactionary and imperialistic re I halted by a majority of the sen reactionary and imperialistic re gime of President Eisenhower RALEIGH Goy Terry Sanford Thursday pledged his administration to strive for public education ''second to none" and to continue efforts to build up the state's economy so as "to lift the income of our people" These were the major themes Sanford delivered shortly after taking the oath as governor "Our goal is not only full development of the talents of our children but also the cre On The Inside I Bishop 22C Bridge 23C Classified 1521C Comics 22-23C Editorials 2B Financial 10-11B horoscope 22C Obi Wades 4B Puzzle 22C RadioTV 10A Sports 69B Theaters 14C Women 15C Observer 5-8885 avana I gave him the expert answer you can get On any street corner in Miami No no I no think so too" he replied hopefully but he did not seem convinced Another gentleman assured I need not be nervous while sightseeing "Nobody will bother you as long as you observe the letter of the law" he said in expert English Then he added with a disturbing hallsmile only trouble is the law changes every day" A shopkeeper wanted to know "Where are you from?" When I told hill) Miamh'he whistled between his teeth and shook his head When I further added that I as a newspaper-See WAR FEAR rage 2 Cal 1 ation of an expanding econ only which will give every one a better chance to make a better living" Sanford told a Alemorial Auditorium crowd And he reiterated if a tax increase is necessary to give the children quality (Au cation "We must face that fact and provide the mom ey" Sanford 43-year-old Fayetteville lawyer called for economic emphasis to lilt farm income expand industry and develop new industry and properly use conserve and develop water resources Speaking firmly and briskly Sanford was interrupted several times by applause The loudest came when he pledged that North Carolina will march with the national administration of President-elect John Kennedy Throughout his campaign Sanford promised to bring a "new day" to North Carolina This new day has arrived he declared San I or noted the part played by past governors in the state's history lie promised that during the next four years will carry on for the future of farming with the fervor of the late Gov Kerr Scott Ile also pledged to continue the industrial development launched by Gov Luther IL lodges "We are not going to forget as we move into the challenging and demanding years ahead that no group of our citizens can be denied the right to participate in the opportunities of first-class citizenship" Sanford declared lie added 'lel us extend North Carolina's well known ft Or of moderation and good will of mutual respect and understanding In order that our energies our resources may he directed toward build log a better and more fruitful life for all the people of our stair" Sanford prnmisrd "not In look Bring us your Rusin's' Account Bank of Charlotte Adv NERVOUS SCENES AND WARY MEN Terry Gives Thanks For Hod Ares Sunshine a liks 'iti ts ite Garden Of ar Blooms In By KAI'S GARY Observer Re leieb Bureau nALEIGII Terry Sanford's "Iew Day For North Carolina" 'as just 1A1hat his campaign managers ordered 'Bright and sunny and without a single hitch in the daylong I naugural proceedings -It shows that our new secretary of Commerce already has the IT Weather Bureau on the hall" Sanford said with a nod to (lov Luther Hodges 'the inauguration was alter nattily iinpressit ely solemn grippingly dramatic And light heartud I The solemn 111(1111Pok tame as Sanford took the oath from Chief Justice Wallace Win borne paid tribute In Hodges in pis Inaugural 141111Mi And it he stood outside Memorial Auditorium hit(' boomed a 19gua salute and war in a magnificent holiday setting At the foot of the city's rrado that treelined prom emide which fun-loving Cubans once used for romance and related items of business there Is now a brace of Czech-made 127 millimeter an iaircraft guns In all Havana has sprouted a garden of war that is supposed to Include more than 12 5 antiaircraft glins about a dozen of the heavy A5 millimeter guns And about 75 of the 75 millimeter weapons are nervous ecenes for a citizen's digestion They are among many reasons why the Cuban on the Ntscet is a wary Man And the American on the street if you can find one is downright scared now effective ling Fidel Castro been itt convincing Cubans that the once Cuba's friend is now it3 enemy? here is the scene in linvana today as found by the Miami Herald's AL Burt By AL BURT Sootiot to 'Phi Obsorvor HAVANA Barefoot militia men dug trenches E1lOh1 I Matron Thursday and pointed flriiiiHiiieIer Ctechmade lery picces out to sea The beautiful blue sea rolled In as and hanged againq Ilia sea wall in spectacular waves ih shot spray 20 feet It was a striking picturesque acetic of a nation preparing for I walked the Prado drove down parts of the Nialecon that are open and visited the many little shops around Capitol Square I was such an oddity that apparently no one believed I was real These guns along the Male con br no secret They are out in the open for everyone to see In the outer areas reports say many Cubans have fled their beach homes and gene into the hills All this the Cuban television and newspapers tell you is in preparation for tn invasion from the Ilidieulous? Not to these people They find it a real alarm ing threat of war A military expert might tell 411- AL-411-- a 6".

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