The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-05-13

"OOu
sons of states are made the
thought should always remain up
permost that what really makes
ours the greatest nation on earth
is the fact that we are 48 great
UNITED states-each with some
thing different and worthwhile to
offer; each a far better place in
which to live, work, play and en-
gage in the pursuit of happiness
than can be founl in any other
land area of comparable size any
where on the face of the earth.
Within the confines of our own
United States can be found any
thing that can be found anywhere
else in the world, plus the safety
and security and protection of our
Uncle Sam.
For example, if one is only in
terested in long life, Florida offers
at least three different Fountains
of Youth. True none prolonged the
life of Ponce De Leon because he
died of wounds inflicted by hostile
Indians, but who knows? Perhaps
if the Indians had not given De
Leon such a bad time he might
still be living. Or, according to a
recent issue of LIFE magazine,
more persons live longer in the
state of Nebraska than any other.
Certainly Nebraska offers an
abundance of the quiet, simple
life and life there must at least
seem like long time!
Personally, after having visited
and lived in nearly all of the
states, including California and
Florida, and also in Old Mexico
and the Caribbean Islands I'll
settle for NORTH CAROLINA.
Why? Well, it is neither too far
north nor too far south-just a
happy medium. Also l like North
Carolina because if there is any
truth in the old saying that
variety is the spice of life," then
North Carolina has it in great
abundance everything from
some of the grandest mountain
scenery in the world, including the
highest mountain east of the Mis-
sissippi, Mt. Mitchell, near where
I once camped and explored, to
citrus fruit at Cape Hatteras: the
Gulf Stream; golden sand beaches
with wonderful swimming and
surfcasting; lakes, rivers; the
famous inland resorts of Pine
hurst and Southern Pines; pro-
gressive government; fine schools
and churches; modern cities and
towns good roads and transporta-
ton; friendly people; and health
full year around climate with
enough changes so necessary to
mans physical and mental health,
to keep it interesting and free
from monotony.
And on the subject of healthful
climate mentioned above, Ashe-
vile and surrounding area, in
Guiding Hendersonville, is said to
have one of the healthiest climates
in. the world. In fact Asheville is
where the United States Weather
Bureau keeps all its climate data,
If you want to know what the year
around climate in Grin, Wyoming
is like just drop a postcard to
United States Weather Bureau
Climate Data Headquarters, Ashe-
vile, N. C.
Then too Asheville is one Of the
gateways to that scenically beauti-
full and engineering marvels-th
Blue Ridge Parkway with it's
southern end reaching into the
famous Great Smoky National
Park.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, If
have bored and burdened you with
this too lengthy communication,
YOU must blame it all on Aycock
Brown, Esquire, and although
have never had the pleasure Of
meeting the gentleman, neverthe-
less he is the one who really
brought all of this on.
LINN PATTON BROWN, SIR.
Philadelphia, Pa.
ofao HF:l..l. 49, M