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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

able to plant or was abandoned
due TO improper drainage of the
stream along with an estimate
damage sustained.
,. Number Of acres of crops
that were damaged or drowned
in 1856 by land being water
sOgged because of inadequate
drainage and an estimated dam
age.
Each stream must stand o.
its own merits and letters going
into the Civil Defense Admins
tration must have supporting
evidence from landowners in the
area showing damage sustained
ut the time of the hurricanes
and since. Streams that are being
included in this work are as
follows:
Bogue Swamp, Friar Swamp
Slap Swamp. Gum Swamp, White
Marsh, Soules Swamp upper
end), Pine Log Swamp, Red Hill
Greek, Welches Greek. Western
Prong Swamp. Slade Swamp;
Simmons Bay, Gum Swamp
Mill Branch, Porter Swamp,
Dunn Swamp, Cow Branch. Liv
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Here's What Industry Means

Bob Thompson agricultural
rover ana Light Company and secretary Southeastern
Idfoha Development Association the speaker
weeks meeting of the local Rotary club
thompson rc'rMcd the short history the develop
"' association ana brought
eNistancc of the some of the problems that
'front.' this ton.
IN caboatng the need in this area even
small industry Thompson presented the following facts on inst
Mha an industry employing only people would mean 10
Tabor City: ~ ~ -
a OO-joD industry won!d bring to town 1876 more pcopc
create liz NOR" households children in ool add
10 personal income add deposits put
o' more automobiles the streets give la more ucop, s
III "cd service firms ncccatc retail stores and add
N5OOOOO 10 retail sales in the
IhiS S36OOUO be spent this ,av. STA Opo ,I 40 ,
groceries, S3oOOu to restaurants recreation 900 for dry
goods S23OUO Tor clothing Shoes 600 for ;tonot,
SoooO to service stations and lumber and
other building materials 1850
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Seek Civil Defense Assistance
In Clearing Columbus Swamps

Work started today with re-
newed interest and enthusiasm
in seeking some assistance from
Civil Defense Administer. Jon =
clear out "a of the Columbus
County swamps and streams Of
logs, trees, and other debris that
were clogged up due to the 1855
hurricanes.
Recently at a meeting in Will
mington. Earl F.. Nader, member
of the Federal Civil Defense Ad-
ministration, outlined to group
of country representative ncccs =
sary steps to get stream applica-
tions reviewed again.
Each farmer. landlord or ten
ant on each of the "a projec; :
in Columbus County are being
asked to sign two copies of a
letter to the Civil Defense Adj
miniStratIon giving them the fol-
lowing information:
l. Acres of crops in stream
watershed that was damaged or
destroyed at the time of the
1855 hurricanes and amount of
damage sustained.
2. Number of acres of land IN
watershed which you were un-
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Tabor City Work
Included Amonu
HwaY Projects

The State Highway Commits
sion today advertised for bids
IN 20 projects that included 2.l3
miles of grading paving and
structures in the relocation of
US 70l from the South Carolina
line, just south of Tabor City,
northeast TO intersection with
US FOL, just northeast of town.
The letting will be held Janu-
airy %. Highway Commissioners
will meet Thursday, Jan. "a, in
Raleigh with Highway Chair
man A. H. Graham and Chief
Engineer w. II. Rogers. Jr. to
review the low bids and attend
TO other highway business.
a total of I27.94 miles of road
work will be carried out through
the 20 projects on which the
Commission is requesting bids.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

ton for 10 cents each.
Had this land been thinned
some 10 years ago, the yield
would have been tremendous
the farmer a staggering
profit from forest management. {"
said Lay.
Thousands OF such acres have
been neglected in Columbus
County during the past years as
farmers concentrated solely on
the lucrative tobacco crop. And
they are being neglected today
General consensus Of opinion
is that farmers who have dwell
ed solely on tobacco will search
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Juycees Will Honor
Community Leaders
AT February Meet

Tabor City Jaycecs began
their search today for the out
standing civic leaders in the COM
munity as plans began to take
shape for the annual distinguish
ed service award banquet to be
held early in February.
Awards will be presented to
the outstanding farmer under &c
years of age, the outstanding
young man under SO and the
outstanding man over SO years
of age.
Too, key award will be pre-
scntcd to the Jaycee who has
contributed the most toward pro-
gress of the club during the past
year.
Howard Fowler, chairman Of
the Outstanding young Farmc,
committee. said nominations
were scarce bnt hopes are high
that q furry of nominations will
be submitted within the next
few days.
1t marks the first time the
local club has made such an
award available.
Columbus County has some of
the best young farmers in the
State and it could very well be
that the winner of the local
award will win the state honor"
said Fowler.
Erskine Young, Jaycee presi
dent, appointed the following
committee members at last
nights meeting: banquet. Gene
Cook, Bobby Ripppey and REM
bert Gore; outstanding man o.
the community lover 36), AL
Harrison; outstanding young
man of the community. Norman
stephens.
a highlight of Jaycee activi-
ties on 4 statewide level was
presented by North Carolina
Chamber Of Commerce president
Bob Cox of Chapel Hill.
He noted that there had been
outstanding participation in dis
trict and quarterly board meet
ings during the current Jaycee
year and urged local members
70 make every effort to attend
the remaining meetings.
An increase from los to ia
clubs throughout the State wss
pointed ont by the young man
who heads the organization that
consists of some 5000 members.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Clarendon Man Refires From Coast Line

Glcncic I.aurCn"e Harrrl"nr
native Of Clarendon, received q
Aeable check with which to
buy his own gift" during retire
mcnt ceremonies held recent
in the Freight Traffic D"r1"'
ment of the Atlantic Coast Line
offices in Wilmington.
The money gift" was pre-
sentcd to Mr.. HARRISON because
his office associates realized hS
had everything III the way Of
radio, tclcviSion, and gadgctS OF
Curious sorts.
Among those present for the
presentation were Mrs. Har-
rclSon, the former Lectie Will
liams, also Il native of Clarcnd-
on, and Traffic Manager George
Nj. Mann. Mrs. S. A. Troy, re-
tired, who was his stenographer
on his various assignments waS
in attendance and related anus
i9s incidents.
A son of {. II. HarrelSon o.
Tabor City and the late Mary
Jane Cox HARRISON, he began
his rail service with the Jack
Sonville. Florida Transfer on
November l, 1913 as bill clerk
and rc-entcred the Coast Lin,
service in the Accounting De-
partment December 81, 1921 in
Wilmington, transferring in 1925
to the Freight Traffic depart
G.nt.
He served on the U. S. Marin,
Corps during World War l see
ing duty in France. Upon r.
turning to work following his
Marine duty his service was
continuous with the Coast Line
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Sf.Puu| Methodist Parsonage Complete

The $4,000 Methodist par
sonage was completed last week
and passed the final inspection
made by members OF the build
ing committee.
1t meant moving day for the
Rev. Paul Carruth, pastor of the
church, and his family.
Too, it meant moving the
Methodist pastor from a par
SSRagc that had served local
ministers for about so years.
The new parsonage, seven
room modern colonial house is
located on Elizabeth Street. In
addition To- the spacious rooms,
the home is completely air con-
ditionCd.
r. r. Rogers, Jr., building
committee member. stated that
most of the $4,000 for the new
Parsonage had been raised.
Rev. Carruth is serving his
fourth year as pastor of the loo
al church. He came here in 1858
after his discharge from the u.
S. Air Force where he served as
a chaplain.
A native of McComb, Miss
ippi, he received his B. S. de-
gree from MillSaps College in
1889 and his bachelor of divin-
ity degree at Duke University in
JE2.
He has served as pastor OF
churches at Zebulon, Franklin
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Young armers
Elect Officers

y new slate of officers was
elected last night at the regular
meeting of Tabor City's Young
Farmers Club.
Linwood Wright was elected
president. Other officers include
Humphrey Hewett, sicc-prcsi-
dent; Yancie Mobiles, secretary
and Eston Wright, treasurer.
Retiring officers are Ralph W.
Spivcy, president: Horace Mil e
Ter. vice president, Austin
Wright, secretary; and Horace
Fowler, treasurer.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Cannon Heuds
Refugee Campaign

t. M. Cannon, Jr., Chairman
Of the Commission on Missions
n the Saint Paul Methods,
will serve as chairman
Of a local clothing drive for
Hungarian refugees. Cannon is
also chairman of the local
Church'S Commission on Mis-
sionS.
I'VE want to give the COM
munity an opportunity to show
its appreciation for the spirit
OF freedom In Hungary by
helping to care for the needs
of these refugees who have
fled from oppression" Cannon
said.
Paul Carruth, pastor of the
explained that the
contributed would be
forwarded To Chruch World
Service, an organization of scv-
eral cooperating denominations
that is handling relief supplies
Ca"-on said today. Heavy
clothing IS especially needed. We
are asking that persons havins
clothing to donate, get il cleaned
and leave AT the church. 4 room
just inside the front door of tho
church has been reserved ful
the collection of the clothing
Persons contributing shoe.
should be sure that they are Sc.
curcly tied together"
We will continue this driy.
until February /, and will APP
r"clatc the help of every fam.
iIy," Cannon said.
Tn" Saint Paul Methods
Church has previously sent ;
cash contribution for Hungarian
refugee relief.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

ton and Carolina Beach.
Under his direction, the mem
bership of the local church has
increased from 10 to 209 mem
bCrS. This trend is evidenced in
the remark by Carruth that the
church has doubled its member
ship during the past 10 years.
Members of the parsonage
building committee, in addition
to Rogers, were A. 4. GoiGfinch,
chairman, d. d. Bruton. Jr., +.
Vi. NCsmith. /. +. Gore. Mrs. Q.
r. Wright. W. {. Truitt and +.
{. Sanders.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

School was impressive and prov
cd the point that diversified
farming can be profitable.
Using a dense wooded area
IN the Harold Granger farm, in
he Carolina section OF Column
bus County, the FLA boys mark
ed trees TO be thinned out, clear
d underground and cut pulp
wood and posts.
Fred Lay and Sam Jackson,
agriculture teachers at the local
school, supervised the project
md reported that many of TAT
Students were already planning
10 carry out . forest manage
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

RALEIGH - The Motor We
hIclcS Departments summary OF
traffic deaths through 10 a. m,
January 7:
Killed this year: 20
Killed to Date last year: II.
II safety is worth a life. driv.
and walk carefully,
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

forest management procedures, %
local FLA gronp had undertake
en- an actual field project in for
estry. And it will pay dividends
IN later years as they begin
making their livelihood from the
farm.
Even now. three members of
the group have eyes on the fut-
ure. They planted a total Of
5000 pine seedlings that will 20
into the Soil Bank for q total Of
10 years at the rate OF ten dol
lars per acre.
Forest management is not a
hit and miss proposition. The
farmer is not expected TO run
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

for means Of additional farm
income.
The forestry part is becom-
ing the most important phase Of
farming today" said Jackson
who is in close contact with
farmers throughout the area.
The two agriculture teachers
pointed out that the best seasons
or thinning forest lands are
fall and winter.
The pine beetle kills trees in
warm weather and makes sum-
mer a poor time for attempting
said Lay.
II marks the ficst time the
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
New Officers

New officers of Tabor Masonic
Lodge 563 were installed last
night with b. +. Young; past
master as installing officer and
Kern Prince; past master as in
failing marshall.
Coolidge Wright succeeded
N1"id Simon as worShipful
master.
oaIyr Officers included Wade
Martin, senior warden; Foster
pivCr, junior warden; Collin
HUCkS. secretary: Ben HuX, trCa-
surer; Bill Young. senior deacon;
-I-IirS hougcS, junior deacon;
H. +. Todd. senior steward; Jake
Goodwin. Junior steward; and
NOvt Pivcr. chaplain.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

the gamut of the trial and error
routine. Assistance in planning
a forest management program
can be obtained from the county
forest service with offices locat-
ed in Whiteville.
As the additional revenue
from forest management pro-
grams is as attractive in every
way as the tobacco crops that
grace every allotted acre In the
county.
Tomorrow's farmer will know
that even IL today's farm owners
show no interest in making Il
part Of a mnch needed DIVERSE
fication program.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

nent program in the woods at
Iomc.
Forest management is not a
complicated procedure. These
FLA boys wandered over the
lcre of dense woods spraying
,aint spots for marking on trees
to be removed. They conccntrat-
ed on marking trees that had
been injured or were In some
other way undesirable. These
were cut. The thinning process
allows remaining trees to grow
faster as they suck In the abund-
int sunshine, moisture and soil
nutrient.
A feature that places trees in
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
Negro jailed
For Assault

a Marion. S c. Negro. who
decided to get in the first blow
after he heard rumors that
man was after him. is being
held today M Columbus County
Jail on charges of assault with
% deadly weapon with intent to
kill
Continued on Page A.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

a desirable" category Is the
size of the crown. Those with
large crowns are left TO continue
rapid growth.
In this particular FLA project,
the marked trees were cut into
pulpwood il they were at least
four inches in diameter. Smaller
trees were marked for use as
posts.
Lay reported that the project
showed four and one-tenth cords
Of pulpwood cleared from the
acre Of land. This would be sold
by the owner at the rate Of
STATS per cord. The ESQ posts
would be sold at q treating sta
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09
BY-AL HARRISON

II this were 1867, the 40 per
cent tobacco acreage allotmen,
cl.l would be little more than o
f0fmality. There would be- cow
er hardships in store for Column
bus farmers.
Perhaps, the statement sounds
far fetched but the farmer o.
1867 is the youngster who toda,
receives ample training through
Future Farmer Of America
clubs.
A recent forest management
papject carried out by some IS
FM boys st ~ rssse CITY
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

for short period with the J. NJ.
McGougan Company, a general
store, in Tabor City.
Mr.. HarrelSon'S retirement
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

living him about 40 years Of
all service.
Just subsequent TO World War
Mr.. HARRISON was associated
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1957-01-09

was effective October 81, 1856.
He and Mrs. Harrelson reside at
i08 WrightSville Ave. Whining
ton. His hobby is watch making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
Clippers Here
ToP|dy Lions

Yesterday was no holiday fol
the Washington Lions hockey
team. 1t was a day of hard prac-
tice at Uline Arena, for the red
hot Charlotte Clippers will be
there at $3.50 tonight and the
Lions are somewhat tired of TAX
ing 1t on the chin from the East
ern Hockey League leaders.
The Clippers have won 90
matches and lost just five this
season. and tonight will be seek
ing their 18th win in the last
20 starts and sixth triumph in
a row over Washington.
Leading the Charlotte assault
will be two former Lions who
do especially well against WASH
ington, Stan Warecki and Bib
Der O'Hearn, plus an outstanding
scoring combination of Center
Herve Lalonde and Wingmen
Ken Murphy and Doug Adams.
Washington dropped a 1913
thriller to Charlotte last Wednes-
day. Then Goalie Jack Spencer
returned after two weeks on the
Lions injury list and turned in
a fine goal-tending job Saturday
night during 60 win over the
New Haven Blades. Spencer S
abilities in front of the net
should be priced asset tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
Florida Skipper
Top Orange Bowl
Outbourd Winner

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Jan. 2
P.-Charley Lovelace of Tam
pa. Fla, was top winner. yes
terday in the cupboard boat
races that ended the annual
Orange Bowl regatta.
Lovelace won four events, in
GLIDING two heats in a utility
runabouts and one heat each in
B utility runabouts and B stock
hydroplanes.
Don Pontius of Hummels
Wharf. Pa, was second most
frequent winner, taking first
places in two D utility runabout
heats and the first heat of the
A stock hydroplanes.
Jack Jerome of Savannah.
Ga, beat Carlo Pagliano of
Milan. Italy. in D stock hydro
planes by a scant one-boat
length in the days closest race.
Jim CoulhoWn Of Burlington,
N. j., won two heats in B stock
hydroplanes.
The cupboard races. viewed by
some 10000 spectators, attracted
142 boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
MoyIun Continues Bid
For Dixie Tennis Title

TAMPA. Fla, Jan. 2 LP.-
Eddie Moylan, top-seeded mems
player from Trenton, N. j.. con-
tinues his bid for a second
straight Dixie International ten
mis- championship today when he
meets Orlando Garrido of Cuba
in the top match.
Given a bye in the first round,
Moylan opened defense Of his
1855 title yesterday with a 60,
6-3 victory over Chile'S Ivan
SalaS. Garrido beat Gene Bit
ner of Tampa, 6--l. 60.
Mervyn Rose and Don Candy
OF Australia are seeded behind
Moylan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
CeItics Stage .Runowoy
As Rookie Players Star

held to is points in the first game
of a Syracuse double-heade..
Palazzi. dropped by Boston
when Russell joined the team.
hit three straight field goals to
initiate the Syracuse rally which
overcame a 9l-8l New York lead
with about 6l2 minutes left in
the second game.
Schayes PAGES Attack
Dolph Schayes paced the win
ming attack with 80 points and
Palazzi finished with 10. The VIC
tory pulled the Mats within two
games Of the third-place Knicks.
whe were led by Harry Gallatin
with 81 points.
Bob Petit went wild for 2S
points in the second half at
Rochester to almost personally
demolish 68-44 lead the Royals
held after five minutes of the
third period.
Rochester tied the game at
1888 on two free throws by Ed
Fleming with So seconds left and
took the lead for keeps on Jack
Twyman's basket in the over
time period. Maurice Stokes
dropped a free throw to make 1t
l02-99 before Petit scored a
field goal with II seconds re-
manning.
Held to four points in the first
half, Petit led both teams with
80 points. Twyman had 81
Stokes 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
Ole Miss EIevens Give
Vuuqht Fine Record

UNIVERSITY, Miss. (R.-
When Mississippi finished its
football season with 7-3 rec
ord. it marked the sixth straight
year that Coach Johnny Vaught's
Rebels have won more games
than they lost.
In his 10th season of coach
ing Ole Miss, Vaught experienced
only one losing campaign. That
was in 1949 when his team had
a 4-5-1 record. His 1850 team
split 10 decisions. His 10-year
record is II victories. % defeats
and 5 ties. In 1852 his team was
unbeaten with 8 wins and 2 ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
knowledge Of Horses Earns
SIC, 900 Poyoff for Girl, 13

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 P).-A
13-year-old Michigan girl who
has never seen a horse race par
layed her knowledge about race
horses into $4,000 last night.
Susan Sander of Oak Park
ran off answers in record time
as she appeared on the $64, 200
Question program over the CHS
television network. She will get
a chance next Tuesday to raise
her winnings to $4,000.
The high school youngster was
asked to name the only two
horses ever to win the Racing
Manuals Horse of the Year"
award twice (Challedon in 1899
and 1910, and Whirlaway in 1941
and 1942), and any eight of the
10 winning the award since 1916.
She gave them consecutively-
Assault, Armed, Citation, Capot,
Hill Prince, Counterpart, One
Count, Tom Fool-and then in
sisted on telling Emcee Hal
March the other two winners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
DecothIon's Win Whets
Interest in Match Race

MIAMI, Fla. Jan. 2 (Pl.-
River Divide Farms brilliant
Decathlon, the 1856 sprint
champion. conceded chunks of
weight to seven opponents and
equaled the track record in win
ming the eighth running of
Tropical Parks $11,500 New
Years Handicap.
The sidewinding colt, under
an impost of 1873 pounds, ran
the six furlongs in 1:0925 under
Willie Hartack. 1t also was Har-
tack's first victory of 1857, after
failing in six previous races on
the card. Hartack, who rode
Decathlon in his two previous
stakes victories this winter, led
the 1856 list with BAT winners.
Hes also was the Nations lead
ing rider in 1855.
Decathlon'S latest triumph
served to stimulate further in
terest in the proposed match
race with Nance's Lad, who
made a sparkling comeback
Monday after a long layoff.
Saul SHERMAN, Tropical Park
president. offered to post a
$4,000 purse for a 6-furlong
special race. Then SHERMAN
raised his offer to $4,000 and
said he would request the COM
missions permission to run it
as an extra race, should the
owners of Decathlon and Nance's
Lad accept. Nance's Lad is
owned Jointly by Chris CATH
ness, Bethesda. Md, automobile
dealer. and Hilton Dabson,
Maryland trainer.
Decathlon, who had equaled a
worlds record in Tropical's In
augural Handicap and tied the
6-furlong mark in the Coral
Gables in his first two starts of
the meeting, never left the issue
IN doubt. Setting his own pace,
ne drew into safe lead and for
the third straight time Hartack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02

American start in the Washing
ton, D. c., International at Lau-
rel, Md. Prince Cortauld beat
only one horse. With Eddie Ar
caro- up, he was fourth at the
halfway mark, then faded
steadily.
Corn Husker paid $3.50.
The San Gabriel was the first
Of series of turf races leading
to the 100000 San Juan Capis-
trano Handicap. Corn Husker,
who had not run in any handi-
cap race before yesterday, had
winnings of $16,275 in 16 races,
and his share of the purse yes
terday was more than that
$l7.450.
Santa Anita's co-feature for
the crowd of $4,000 was the Las
Flores Handicap for fillies and
at 6 furlongs, won by
Arcaro on Miss Todd in 1:094s.
1t was the fastest time of the
meeting and equaled the best
time set at Santa Anita last
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-02
Prince Cortau|d
in Test
AT Santa Anita

ARCADIA. Calf, Jan. 2 (P).-
A converted hurdler by the name
of Corn Husker, who had won at
Belmont at about a mile and
three quarters carrying 141
pounds, ran away with Santa
Anita's New Years Day feature
race.
Corn Husker. a Llangollen
Farm colorbearer, was assigned
106 pounds for the San Gabriel
Handicap at a mile and one
quarter on the grass. With George
Taniguchi aboard, he laid off the
sizzling pace set by Johnny Long
den aboard Project II, came with
a rush as the field turned for
home, and won galloping by two
lengths. Time was 2:001s.
Project tired badly and fin
ished ninth, with High Button,
who also closed fast, getting the
place, and the Argentine horse,
Posadas. third. Posadas wound
up as the betting favorite.
The big disappointment of the
race, however, was the Austral-
ian stakes winner, Prince Cor
tauld, who was third in his first