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EDITORIAL AND FEATURE PAGE THE PARIS, TEXAS, NEWS National Morals Influence Action Of Some Officials Speaking in Los Angeles campaign for election as president, Governor Stevenson told his audience that we, the people, are responsible for the corruption in government. It was a bold statement, indicative of the straightforward way in which the candidate gives his position on questions of national importance. Governor Stevenson did not use that statement as an attempt to excuse or condone corruption in government. He has said that there is a mess in Washington 'and that he will do all that a president can do to rid us of it. What his words meant was that the people have themselves been too careless in their election of officials, national and otherwise, and that as a result they have put some persons in places they should not be occupying.

all the corruption has been that of elected officials, but elected officials are responsible for the appointment of others who have yielded to temptation and misused their positions for personal gain or in the interest of political While that is being done we have made no effort to bring such officials to account and to take from them the offices which they dishonor. To that extent, at least, the people are to blame. While we are concerned over preservation and the elevation of our living standard we seem to have given little thought and less effort to maintaining our moral standards. That is shown by the widely separated cases of individual misdoing that have come to light in various fields. Juries refuse to convict in too many instances of "little" infractions 6f the laws because the accused is a pretty good fellow on the whole and should not be made (o suffer for something that did no particular harm.

Juvenile offenders are let off with a reproof because they are members of "splendid" families. We do not need be, nor should we be, puritanical to the extent that some insist on, but we do need to have a higher sense of moral conduct and to practice it in a greater degree. Unless we do that, and insist on our officials doing it, we shall continue to.be deserving of what Governor Stevenson we, the people, are responsible for corruption in government. His words have the ring of truth. Fire Prevention Duty of Everyone Fire Prevention Week Is set for the purpose of emphasizing the need for care every day in the year to lessen the number of fires that destroy millions of dollars in property and hundreds of lives, almost wholly fires that could have been prevented by use of ordinary care.

Paris has an efficient fire department that answers every call promptly and in most cases serves to reduce the loss that otherwise would have been suffered. It has a fire marshal who inspects premises and warns of conditions that invite loss by fire. It has ordinances tended to prevent fires. Yet in spite of all these safeguards we have fires that we should not have, afcd valuable property goes up in smoke and flame. Greatest cause of fires that should never be suffered are the burning of grass and of rubbish, and the fire reaches a building because of care not being taken to prevent it before the fire is started, no attention being paid to wind that might carry the fire beyond control.

Such fires are due to carelessness. At this season of the year, when heating equipment, long unused, is returned to service, or new equipment is being installed, too often care is taken to see that there are no faulty connections which often cause fires. Some homes where coal or wood is still used have flues that need cleaning before fires are started but this is not always clone, and fires result. careless throwing of matches used in lighting a pipe, cigar or cigarette, or the still burning butt, cause fires in grass along the streets and roads that get beyond and burn valuable property. These are, just a few things that Fire Prevention Week is intended to lessen, and the people'are asked to remember them and to use just ordinary care and thought in doing a part to help save property and lives.

DREW PEARSON Here's Story on Eisenhower's Capital Gains Tax on Book Sale iR A wnFT IT. i i LOS arc the inside facts oh General Eisenhower's book, f'Crusade in Europe andvthe muchrdlscussed capital-gains tax' which Bureau of Internal Revenue granted him. Tho ruling is estimated to have saved Ike In the neighborhood of half a million dollars. Later, Congress adopted an amendment closing Iho loophole. After preliminary talk with internal Revenue, Eisenhower wrote a letter to Undersecro- tar 'of the Treasury Archibald Wiggins on Dec.

20, 1047, outlining the following facts: "Certain publishers have urged me to write a personal memoir of the war years. "The proposal Is that the publisher take in one transaction the complete bundle of rights. The sale would completely divorce me from further control over the manuscript. It would produce no further income to me. "I am not a professional writer In any sense of the "I am anxious to comply with every requirement of the law." Elsenhower then asked the question: "Will the Treasury Department regard this transaction as a capital gains or as income?" On Dec.

22, 1047-two rfnys later-whlch was extremely fast action for the Treasury, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Schoeneman gave ly 0rdlnari! J' on a matter of this kind does not come for a month- frcquently lonRer. te lhat Elsenhower's book 8 MP! SSCt trans but pointed WOUld hnvc to hold thc completed nu completion bc- be was to a capital gain. AYS LATER nn Dec a artncr Ambassador Joseph Davles who first suggested thc copitai-gnins tax to Elsenhower, wrote Commissioner I am acting as volunteer adviser to General Eisenhower in regard to his memoirs." Rlchhcrg then proceeded to raise some tech- OUt th gB n8 tax, ap- sure that Ike's contract with the publishers would contain the clauses neces- insure a capital-gains tax. general, then waited nearly a year. In this time the book was completed, and, after completion, it was held six additional months.

Then he wrote another letter to Internal Revenue. Commissioner Schoeneman replied Dec. 7, "You state you completed 'Crusade In on March 24; -1948, that you held the manuscript and all rights for more than six months after completion, and that on Oct. I. 1948 you sold the book to Douhlcday and Doran, Inc.

all rights to the book. "In view of thc -nbove you request tharThe gains be classed ns long-term capital gains. "This office will recommend the approval of a closing agreement on the following basis: "The manuscript entitled 'Crusade in Europe' completed by you on March 24, 1948, wns capital asset within the meaning of Sept. 117 (A) (II of the Internal Revenue code, and the amount of 5635,000 received b.v you upon the sale of the manuscript constitutes a long-term capital gain." IT HAS BEEN carefully hushed up. but South Africa has threatened to pull her troops out of Korea.

The reason, far removed from Korea, is racial segregation. The threat, will be carried out, Premier Mnlan has warned, if the United States supports tho Arab demand for nn investigation of racial segregation in South Africa. Thc loss of the South African troops would have little effect on the U.N. military strength Jii Korcn, Hut it would be thc first break In the united front, and a severe psychological blow Inside story is that the Arab indui- Ing also India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Burma- have nsked the United Nations to investigate the South African policy of "apartheid," or discrimination against non-whites. This is a hot domestic issue in South Africa.

so. in an effort to block thc U.N. Investigation Premier Mnlnn has resorted to diplomatic blackmail. threatening to pull his troons out of Korea and embarrass the United States before the world if we support the Arab move. The issue Is still hanging over (he heads the American delegation at the United Nations.

NOTION WE NEED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1952 Loud Speakers! THE WORLD TODAY U.S. Voters Referee in Bare Knuckle Presidential Race By ARTHUR EDSON (For James Marlow) WASHINGTON W1 The gloves arc off in the presidential campaign. The fighting is down to bare cnuckles, and the are hat both candidates will be battered considerably before the decision is reached Nov. 4. It's a fight ln which we voters ire the only referee.

It svill be up .0 us to decide who lands the most blows. And It might be well, while we're about it, to judge this as a prize fight is judged: to penalize with the loss of the round anyone who lands a low blow. This campaign started off pleasantly enough. Nice fellow, the general. Fine man, the governor.

But gradually the tone has become sharper, the words blunter, mtll this week each side has used the same word to describe the other's tactics: Smear. President Truman said of the Republicans: "They are engaging in the greatest smear campaign this year that we have ever seen in American politics." In the same speech, in Havre, Truman lit into a remark Dwight D. Eisenhower made back in 1945. Eisenhower told Congress then: "nothing guides Russian policy so much as a desire for friendship with the United States." "His advice carried great weight and it therefore did a great deal of harm," Truman said, "perhaps if he had given us better advice in 1945, we wouldn't 'have had so much trouble in waking up the country to the danger of Commu- ROBER7 RUARK 'll Do It Every Time By Jimmy Hatlo i HE LET JOE Do KID wen-! A BIKE SOOrJ WILL, FIMD THEM WF POP HAS A MECHAMICAU GJVES Reds Now Possess A Little Respect VntJLT NEW YORK I find no room for anything but applause for Col Richard Boercn, thc commander of the Cheju Prison Camp in Ko rea, who broke up the latest rio the way military riots should be busted; with guns. You will notice they did not capture the new boss of thc barbed wire, ns they once put the arm on Gen.

Dodd and lost us face all over Korea. They did not exactly separate ncgotta tions within the wire, while hold- Ing the boss as hostage. It seems sad that captured men must be killed to maintain order, but sadder still to lose order by slovenly incompetence. Nor do I see any infractions'of civil rights or international warfare violations in the turning of guns on rioters who are rioting for calculated roa- sons. This reason ostensibly was a celebration by Chinese m- munlsts on thc anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Republic.

THE CELEBRATION had been forbidden by prison camp auth oritles. Thc riots broke out and when a couple of platoons entered the compound to restore order, they were attacked with sticks and stones. The platoons opened fire and killed 45 Chinese, Injuring 120. End of riot. Seven more died later.

This riot thing has been the big- est single reflection on our softness and Incompetence In doing bit- er business with the Kcds in Korea, whether they be Chinese, Korean, or Russian. We have been argely laughable in our hesitations, our wishy washy decisions on where and how hard to attack our treatment of the already conquered. We have been up against tough boys yellow gentlemen who shoot vounded soldiers for fun and prisoners for laughs. Ever since gunpowder was compressed into pistols, the swift and summary shoot- ng of the conquered for small cause has been steady practice among the Chinese. Ucfore that it the kneeling body and thc leadsman's sword, for reasonably rJvial The contempt In which we have been held by the captured Reds must be enormous.

When prisoners captured their own garrison in the affair of Koje. snatching ommandant and reducing thc -ictors to panic, thc aughter must beca heavy' In the prison pens. Decking the hostage with flowers for his release was a final suave oriental insult. THE CHINESE make tough soldiers, whether they are looting under war lords or fighting as an army. Like the Germans they respect hard boiled discipline and stiff penalties for infractions of rules.

I am quite sure that'the-riot- ers, who were supposed to be rioting under oi'ders from without, did not expect the soft, humane Americans to bust into the compound with the'tommies talking. We have re established some face with those 45 dead, where we could not reason our way into respect, nor pacify our way into respect, nor sweet talk our way Into order. We learned in the last war with the Japs and Germans that the best enemy was a dead one, and the next best one was captured, with full respect for his captors. It took Kasserine Pass to teach us this about the Germans, and it took the Solomons to teach us this about the Japs. After those bittsr lessons had been learned, we went about the bust- ness of winning the war, and never really faltered thereafter, despite mistakes.

The new business at Cheju is bigger, much bigger, than just a few soldiers shooting a few prisoners to restore order. It might suggest a change of technique toward the Reds in general. Appeasement is a lousy weapon, In or out of a irison camp, and meets only distrust and disrespect. I WOULD VENTURE to say we will have very much less full- scale trouble with deeply indoc- xinated pws from now on, and the word might spread to the fighting roops that the Yanks favor practical approaches. I arn not really confounded by killing, since war is based on t.

A stiff object lesson to a few prisoners might work nto a shortening of the conflict outside, with consequent saving of our own lives. It may conversely work some and extra. hardships on iur own men Inside Red prison but I that is a the Army figured had to The chance is fair that noth- ng much can happen to our cap- ured lads that hasn't happened al- and probably for no caust at all, nist imperialism in 1946 and 1947 and 1948." The Republican reply, by Sen. Richard Nixon: "The most vicious smear in history." And Nixon departed from his prepared text in Alexandria, to cry: "Why, that piano-playing letter writer!" Perhaps Elsenhower's strongest words have "We have an administration which may go down in history as 'scandEl a day Instead of using the short punch, Adlai Stevenson usually has relied on the short punch-line. Such as: If the Republicans will stop telling lies about us, we will stop telling the truth about them." This week Stevenson used the word "bunk" to describe Republican campaign talk.

"I think," Stevenson said, "the carefully cultivated legend that all Democrats are wasters and all Republicans economical is The prospects? The going will probably be rougher from here on out. BIRTHDAYS BACKWARD By W. Neville GLANCES Edifor The Paris News Condemned Man Sassed the Judge When Tom Moore and Eugene Fulks were hanged la the Lamar County jail yard after conviction of murder by Federal Court juries about sixty years ago Moore had to be helped up the steps of the gallows and almost collapsed before the drop. But Fulks was another' sort. THE MAN WAS In his early twenties.

He had been reared in Kansas and had gone with an older man into Indian Territory. The man owned a team with made his living, and 'they had started to Southwest Texas where he understood hauling was to be had. They found work hauling logs for the sawmills between Hamden and Antlers and stopped there. They made camp und worked some time. One day the old man failed to show up for work.

Fulks said he did not know where he had gone some time later the old was found in the brush of fallen tree. Fulks had tried to sell the team, and did not offer to work. He stayed around the neighborhood and was spending money. People who hdd employed the two knew that the old man had a hundred dollars or more, and presently Fulks was arrested and brought to Paris for trial. HIS DEMEANOR IN the court room and- the jail was anusual.

Some people said It was a sort of bravado in the face of certain conviction. He seemed to fcok on the proceedings as a joke, and had a sort of twisted smile. When he was brought before Judge David Brayant for sentencing the judge asked the usual question, if he had anything to say why the sentence should not be pro; nounced, Fulks replied he had one request that the execution be set for noon so he could find a good warm dinner awaiting him at the place where he-was going. Judge Bryant drily said he was likely going to a place where all dinners were warm and Fulks retorted he would be there to fan the flies off the judge when the latter arrived, When the black cap was being adjusted Fulks called to Moore, "Goodbye, Tom. If we.

don't see each other when we leave here you will know my tracks." And so he died, hardened to the last. 13 Years Ago Saturday, October 7, 1339 Radio Station KPLT began using 250-watt power full instead of reducing to iOO watts at night, the change having been authorized by the FCC. Lamar County jail received 167 persons during September, and 115 were arrested because of drunkenness. Officers said that offense usually increased with cooler weather. County Commissioners canvas- ed returns of the Blossom beer election and set November 6 as the last day on which beer could be lawfully sold there.

Enforcement agents said continued drought had hampered moon- shiners, the creeks that supplied water for the stills having gone dry. Bible Thought It has been said that if we knew all we would forgive all. We should be very sure we have all the facts.before we become angry at any one. He that it slow to wrath it of great 14:29. THE WORRY CLINIC Language Reveals Home Background JUNE ALLYSON, born Oct.

7, 1923, in New York as Jan Allyson. One of the most popular of the M-G-M young stars in Hollywood, she has appeared in more than 20 Films. Starting as chorus girl on ad way in 1938, she got her first featured role in I Foot Forward" and went on to play it in the film version. Her first big role in "Two Girls and a Sailor" gave her stardom in "Music for Millions." T1GERTOWN Paris News Service TIGERTOWN J. N.

Mlllard sold five calves in the Fort Worth market last week for 27 cents. The averaged 425 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ray'attend- ed open house held at Consolidated Aircraft Corporation's plant in Fort Worth for relatives of em- ployes, and they were accompanied home by their son, J.

Ray and wife. Mrs. W. F. Wood had charge of the worship service at the Methodist Church last week, the topic being, "Time Out: You're Tired." She said, "Fatigue is the fuse to many an explosion, and serious mistakes are madp when men are tired.

Put aside a bit of energy for the late moments of the day: practice your religion, for here is a reservoir of new power which can not be exhausted." Visiting here last week were Mr. and Mrs, Roy Decker and son Johnnie of LewisviHe with Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Tribble; Mr. and Mrs. Dale- McQueen and son Jerry of Dallas with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blackshear; Miss Barbara Collins, Clarksvillc, with Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Terry returned after visiting relatives at BorgeK The United States uses about three tons of coal per person per year.

By DR. GEORGE W. CRANE' Case E-330: When 'Juciy a about 9 years 'old, the following ncident occured. As she sat at her desk in the fourth grade at school, the boy immediately behind her, exclaimed: "Oh, my God! I've spoiled my drawing." Judy turned around to remonstrate. "You' should never say things like that," she reproved him.

"Why, all I said was 'Oh, my he replied and appeared astonished at her thinking anything was wrong. "Yes, but. the Bible says you should not take the name, of God in vain," Judy soberly informed him. SUPPOSE I ASK you readers a mumber of questions. You might answer them in your Sunday school, class next Sunday.

Do you think this boy ever heard such profane language used by his parents? Which mother of these two children would be -lore likely to belong to a. bridge club of cigaret- smoktag women? Which mother would be more likely to drink liquor? Which mother would more likely risque' stories in public groups? Which mother would be more likely, to use slang excessively? Which mother would be more likely to have extra marital affairs? Which mother would be more likely to have been promiscuous before marriage? Which mother more nearly fits your picture of the woman honored on "Mother's Which mother would be more likely to send her child back to the store with the excess change if a sales clerk should make an error and give the youngster too much? Which mother woutd even be morg likely to scream unduly and make a luss during childbirth? Which mother would be "more likely to subscribe to the' program of the Communist Party? WHICH MOTHER would be more likely to tell a lie with less qualms of conscience? Which mother would be more likely to use mascara? Eyebrow pencil? Which mother would be more likely to be found in a.tavern? Which 'mother would be likely to wear red fingernail polish? Which mother would be more likely to look upon voting as a' American heritage? Which mother would be more likely to contribute money to the missionary causes of the churches? Which mother would be mora likely to view divorce as a disgrace? Which mother would probably rate higher on my 200 point "Tests for Good Parents?" Send a stamped, return envelope, plus a dime for your copies of these tests. Use them at P-T-A meeting, especially on Fathers- Night. And watch your own language, as well as that of your children. For the preceding questions show only a few of the facets of your personality which a word or phrase may reveal.

A mink coat for your body will not offset the shoddy, vulgar apparel of your mind. to Dr. Crane in care of this newspaper, enclosing a long 3 cent stamped, addressed envelope and a dime to cover typing and printing costs when you send for one of his psychological charts). Although the space between the stars is estimated to be millions of times more perfect vacuum than can be produced OB earth it is estimated that in space there are some 14,000 hydrogen atoms per cubic foot. NORTH (AND THE DINNER HORN) NNERHORN) A John L.

Riddle Publisher Bastuno n.M 111.71 a MEMBKH Or AkNOCIATKD i1 tMlwl riv In ihlt well ill ncwi THE PARIS NEWS, TUESDAY, OCTOlIk 7, 1952.