Milford chronicle., 1955-12-30
Coz. BOggs Issues
NeJU Years Statement
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believe that such people in
Delaware have Jared well. Through
our appropriate state departments
and through the assistance of our
many citizens who exert their ef-
| forts in behalf of charitable insti-
tutions, much has been done to al
| leviate suffering and need.
Putting first things first, I be-
lieve our general economy has
never been better nor more fully
shared. Our farmers, the nOn-agri-
cultural workers, the wholesale
and retail merchants and industrial
enterprises have had a banner year
perhaps one of the best in oar
entire history.
I am pleased to know that in the
first 10 months of 1855 agricultural
income surpassed that up, to No
vember of 1854. Our brOiler indus
| try-always important to US
showed definite signs Of improve
ment Nearly one hundred per cent
Of our farms are now electrified
and approximately so per cent of
them boast television sets-30 per
cent more than the national aver
age.
Retail sales have been high and
steady all through the state, not
only during this Holiday Season,
but throughout the year.
That industry has faith in Del
aware and its people is indicated
in known plans for expansion or
for new conSnIctiOn. Estimates
| for these enterprises, which will
mean more gainfll employment for
our citizens, run IN excess of $780,
100000 Certainly both peace and
prosperity have been witt us dur
ing 1856.
At this time 1 should particularly
| like to remember those many men
and women who, along vi IN state
officials, cor tributed so much dur
ing the pasl months while taking
stock Of our assets and evaluating
| our needs within the state. Prac-
tically every facet was covered
through the work of special COM
mittees and groups. Long hours
Of intensive research and study
brought forth answers to some of
our more serious problems.
Certainly our educational needs
were thoroughly explored through
the Delaware White House Confer
ence. Our natural resources were
studied from every angle. Civil De-
! fense has been investigated and
strengthened, to mention just a few
major and important problems.
| Hundreds Of new homes have
risen all through the state and
many new citizens have come to
| live with us. We sincerely well
come them and hope they find hap
piness and satisfaction here in Del
aware.
We have had our problems, too.
Some of them remain unsolved.
| Others need further exploration.
But progress has clearly been made.
We seem destined to enjoy bright
and happy future.
However, looking back for mo-
ment, let us consider the heritage
from which all this grew. In 1856
we will be marking the 325th an
niversary Of the first white settle
ment at Lewes in 1851. While this
I settlement was not permanent, it
/ was the initial recognition of the
! potential Of an area that today
plays its full part in our national
life through its manifold contribu-
tions in human effort and ingenui-
ty.
This has come about because
there was developed, time and again
strong unity of purpose. Such
unity, on the community as we'll as
the state level, must be encourag-
ed. Through greater unity among
all our people we will retain our
position as the First State.
There is also need for tolerance,
fOrebearance and calm judgment as
we face the year ahead of us. Each
Delawarean should weigh serious
Fly his citizenship responsibility
throughout the forthcoming year.
/ If we do this seriously and OBJ
jectively, always calling on Divine
Providence for guidance and assis-
tance, then will we be treading the
right path to effective unity and
security.
1t is certainly my sincere hope
and firm belief that Delaware will
go forward in every field of endea-
vor during 1856. May the New Year
deal kindly with all of us. May each
of the S66 days bring good health
and happiness for all.