The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1952-02-29
TRUMAN NOT THE TROUBLE

AS we see it, President Truman is often unduly crlt
cised We do not think he bad his deracors would
make out ought to face facts as they are and
Der that Truman is not big man as we wish TO see
his high office that he is there purely by circumstances
and ghtng perhaps to retain sembance of dignity and
personal satisfaction. not planned that ne be pres
dent but he made Vce-President by FRANKLIN Roose
Welt to keep anyone out of Roosevelt's way.
The death of Roosevelt brought Truman to the Pres
dencv Who can saw that Truman hasn't done well any
one else might have done under the circumstances Too
often what condemn the action of Truman IS only the
results of men in the PARTY councils who have bored from
within and all but wrecked the party the pursuit of sell
fish and degrading ambitions Truman Is inquire
head; any other man would Ie t1e sal a oon W
We must admit that the Democratic party mas tanen
upon evil days is too much in control OF the venat ana
big American cities of New York. Chicago Jersey CITY
and other which house the bulk of the ignorant
vicious and vena foreign element who for price are ever
ready to do the bidding of crooked politicians Many OF the
men control of the Democratic party are men VINO
have stradded political fences and who have served I'M
der the of whichever party that Offered them most
certain personal reward. -
For the vile elements in these big centers of political
corruption nothing for the Democratic party nor any
other party They profess adherence to party Tor
of profit They would be first to to another party any
party the minute the Democratic ticket shows signs OF go
ing under. -.
that stood for uphodng the American way of life for hold
ing open the poor the door of opportunity was the
party that appealed to the southern man. anu tne
of life but grateful for that little stuck Loyalty and with
answering gratitude to the Democratic party had no
friends in the north and its big cities, because had no
rewards offer those who sought big rewards Those people
of the North stuck the party that stayed longest in pow
and could give something in return for faithful service
Finally they the wall the handwriting of their down.
fall because their long neglect of the little and they
began fockng to the Democratic party and embraced its
banner and professed undymg devotion to its tenets
The Democrats got taken in, hook, line and sinker.
Through all the they had served the party and had
kept control of because of simple clause that required
two thirds vote to pass important These
found friends from the corrupt and congesd cities OF the
nation began movement to abolish this rule which had
been the only surety of giving southern people voice in the
only political party aid them Strange say they
o0ff
southern to abolish this rule and since has the
south had any voice of authority in the councils of the
party which owed it's entire existence to the south
The Democratic party is great tradition for southern
actually doesn't exist today except In name and in
memory may have the name but without the substance
Methodist Church and rented for pool with the
church sign still the door Those who control the Demo-
cratic party by rules completely foreign to all
traditions of the party and contrary to all the principles for
which noby fought Most of the honor and brains of
the Democratic party of southern men, but among these
down the river.
No dare point the finger at the serious ailments that
afct the party He roundy condemned toughest
traitor by those who actually the traitors Those who
anyone point out the ailments and plead They
willing to keep reckessy their way until they drive
the party to destruction
The Democratic party is mighty sick party 1t is
difficult for who loves the memory of its
greatness say but it important to say so and
seek the means of purgg and restoring its prestige and
usefulness The should heed those who honestly
admit it is SICK and not the self seekers who don't give
dam, but just crack the whip and keep on driving once
noble steed to its death
BELKS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT.