The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-10
BROUGHTON OUTLINES
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
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The nations preparedness pro-
gram was apparent in the complex
ion of the parade, was wave after
wave of khaki clad troops-some
on foot, some riding with big guns
and new mechanical equipment
from Fort Bragg-passed the
stand. R.O.T.C. units, high school
and a coast guard squad
were in the line of march. A squad
ron of bombing observation planes
and an army blimp flew overhead.
A police estimate placed tn
crowd at 125, 000-perhaps III e
largest throng ever to gather in
Raleigh.
At the conclusion Of the parade,
Broughton received the states
great seal and the keys to the
chief executives office from tn e
retiring governor, Clyde R. Hoey.
The ceremony in the capitol
building was Hoey's swan song.
He was described by Broughton as
one of North Cardinals most popu-
lar and capable governors, and a
few. moments later left Raleigh as
a private citizen to resume h e
practice of law in his hometown
of Shelby.
Optimistic About State
Broughton'S inaugural speech
was optimistic in SO far as the
states financial status was con-
cerned, but contained many sober
references to the world crisis. 1t
left no doubt that the new governor
will cooperate with Mr.. Roosevelt
internal and foreign policies.
The speech was interrupted sew
eral times by applause, but the
longest burst came when the new
governor pledged his support to
the President.
The 31st North Carolina chief ex-
ecutive elected by the people made
IS specific recommendations to the
general assembly.
He asked that the sales tax be
removed from food bought for
home consumption; urged that slot
machines be banned and fortified
wines restricted; advocated a re-
tirement plan for school teachers
end all other state employees; said
ne favored the addition of d 18th
grade and a ninth month to the
school system; and expressed his
opposition to the diversion of
money from the highway to the
general fund.
Some h%ighlights of his speech:
II have no panaceas to offer, no
magic formulas to propose. Sound
government is the truest liberal
ism; sane progress the best con-
servatlsm."
II believe Fundamentally in the
constructive form of government
given the people of North Caro-
lima by the democratic party"
Free From Obligations
Il am free from any obligation
or commitments that can hinder
me. I shall be actuated by no
partisan or fractional spirit"
If there are feuds, factions or
blocs that will hinder or thwart
the work of the general assem-
bly,, I have not heard of them and
do not believe that they exist"
Il . urge you gentlemen
conclude your session as early
as may be expedient In Keeping
with the interest of the state"
North Carolina operates on a
balanced budget. We do not pro-
pose to deviate in the slightest de-
gree from this sound policy"
Il do not recommend that there
be any material or substantial
changes in the levies fixed by the
1899 assembly,"
Much of our primary road sys-
tenn must be entirely revamped or
rebuilt if we would meet the ex-
banding business and traffic con-
.ltions our state"
Above all, we should adhere
strictly to the principle of a state
highway system"
Capital And Labor
The relationship between CAPT
tai and labor in North Carolina is
remarkably harmonious. Increas-
ing growth Of our Industrial estab-
llsnments makes it important that
relationship shall continue"
II am of the opinion that the
highway patrol should be relieved
any tax collecting duty a n d
should devote its attention exclu-
slvely to ~patroling the highways. .
l snail also urged that the highway
pa1rol be removed wholly
the realm of politics."
~ urge upon the general assem-
Dry and upon all the agencies of
ne state the fullest cooperation
with the federal government in
those undertakings which effect