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o ou.iiill, Ouitinr.lt 1J.IX04 AlhllKtHH MAIL lKIHLih, iMfcllHHU), O (mr.(.l)N Ku Klux Klondike Severed Meads of Hydra, Fails to Die By AL KLETTNER United Pres International ATLANTA (DPI) - The Ku Klux Klan, like the mythical Hydra whose nine Severed heads kept growing bark, refuses to die. Ever since its founding as a secret social club in Pulaski, Tenn., in the closing days of the Civil War, the Klan has had periods of relative feast and famine. In nearly a century since the war. the hood-wearing, cross-burning order almost faded into extinction a number of times. But tbough its numbers and militancy declined, the Klan survived. Klan membership and politi cal action campaigns currently are in progress in north Florida and Louisiana. A new Klan Klavern (chapter) was estab lished in recent weeks in Win' ston-Salem. N.C.. and two men arrested in connection with the bombine of a church m Birming ham. Ala., which killed four Negro girls were linked to the Klan at least as lormcr mem bers. Figures Are Elusive Accurate membership figures for the Klan are elusive because officials of the order tend to erossly exaggerate their num hers. It is believed, however, I me Norm Carolina Klan, wno , christian work ne nis doing , week en ! organized a number of chapters ! and melt away into the night. ! at Stone Mountain. that there are now fewer than 10,000 Klansmen in sharp contrast to the eight million j in the 1050s and openly advo- xhe original Klan was virtual- uie organization once ciaimeu. caiea violence, ne servuu a iwu- w disbanded at the end of the Th Henrsia invcsliealion was Whereas it once was political-1 year prison term alter convic- Reconstruction Era following the touched off by the (alal flogging Two Drivers Are Cited by Police Two drivers were cited for traffic violations following in vestigation of accidenls in Med- ford Thursday, according to po lice reports. No injuries were reported, officers said. Carol Alene Rose, 31, Phoe nix, was cited for failure to yield the right of way after her car collided with a vehicle driven by Arnold Joseph Hoyt, 52, of 615 Diamond St., about 4:38 p.m. at Plum and Murray sts. Shirly Taylor Cantrell, 31, of 314 Willamette St., was cited for failure to yield the right of way and for failure to obtain an Oregon operator's license after her car collided with a vehicle operated by Viola Fae Gish, 36, of 8 Richmond ave., about 8:30 p.m. at Fourth st. and Central ave. Three citations were issued to Alfrod Crank, 50, of the Vet erans Domiciliary, after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Maurice Luverne Tuttle, 40, of 86 Renault ave., about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Central ave. and 12th st. Crank, who was lodged In city Jail in lieu of bail, was cited for failure to leave information at the sceno of an accident, for failure to obtain an Oregon's operator's license, and for mak ing an improper left turn. No injuries were reported in the mishap, officers said. ly expedient for political office. seekers to carry Klan cards, particularly in the Deep South, it now would be a political kiss of death to admit membership in all but a handful of places. The White Citizens council, a newer, better organized Southern segregationist organ ization, publicly opposes the Klan. But an outspoken opponent of the council, Editor Hodding Carter of the Greenville, Miss., Delta Democrat Timps, still calls it "The Uptown Klan." Refuses to Fold Though the Klan's terror-induced power and influence have waned since its post-World War I heyday, it stubbornly refuses to fold and, in fact, appears to be attempting a comeback in some places. Just last week, a Klan leader confirmed the establishment of a new Klavern in Winston-Sa lem, but he promised the group would use legislative pressure rather than violence to fight ra cial integration. "We are not troublemakers or bombers," according to R. E. Mabe, 35, Exalted Cyclops (pres ident) of the Klavern. "I can honestly say it is a fine organ ization and we don't go for vio lence. We hope to achieve our goals through legislation." National Organization Mabe, a self-employed home builder, said the Klavern was established about a month ago and chartered by the stale as an affiliate of the United Klans of America, Knights of the KKK, which he described as a na tional organization with head quarters at Tuscaloosa, Ala." Membership is restricted to white Protestants, Mabe said. Mabe vigorously denied any connection with James (Catfish) Cole, former Grand Wizard of tion in 1959 for inciting to riot The Cole-organized Klan chap ters faded out after a group of Lumbee Indians donned war paint and pulled a howling, screaming raid on a nighttime Klan rally in Maxtnn, N. C, driving the Klansmen shrotless to the winds. It was a lesson in reverse terror with comic opera overtones. Hold Political Rally White-robed and hooded Klans men filled a 45-acre cow pas ture near Jena, La., recently for a political rally. A crowd estimated at 5,000 was told by a "Grand Dragon" that the Klan's choice for governor (not announced) would get between 40,000 and 50,000 votes from the organization. Constitutional gover n m e n t, states right and segregation were the stalwart platform planks on which the rejuvenated Louisiana Klan stood four square. Such had been the planks since Reconstruction days. The Klan also is strong on womanhood. A lady with wanton habits once was abducted by night raiders in a Southern town. She was stripped and shorn of her long tresses which were nailed to a post in the middle of town. Beaters Are Flogged Wife beaters have been haul ed out of bed and flogged by the Klan, as have philandering husbands, naughty maidens and deadheats. Most Klans are chartered to-: day for so-called "social and charitable" functions. Occasionally in a Southern ; rural area, Klansmen in full regalia surprise church congre gations in the midst of worship. They march down the aisle, leave an offering at the pulpit, commend the preacher for the Dennis Menace LOG ENDS Quick Delivery MEDFORD FUEL CO. S & H Grain Srampt PHONE 772-2111 the Henrvano Auce are earn wonderful people. HEfyee m adopted cwidi SUCCESS MINDED PEOPLE TAKE THE DALE CARNEGIE COURSE In Effective Speaking, Human Relations, Leadership Training Let Us Show You How You May Develop a more positive attitude Become a better salesman Become a more effective leader Enjoy life more Attend a FREE PREVIEW SESSION Mon., Oct. 14th 7:29 P.M. 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Proclaim Rebirth Rut in 1915 at a place called Si one Mountain, 10 miles from Atlanta, a group led by William Joseph Simmons proclaimed the Klan's rebirth and the revived organization sprouted roots all over the country. The Klan's own rules of se crecy, helped by hoods and masks, have helped bring it into disreput. Some of the violence attributed to the order undoubt edly was committed by non Klansmen who conveniently slipped into sheets and pillow cases for their deeds. In Georgia, the Klan was quite strong until 1940 when a series of floggings produced a public uproar and a tough anti masking law. Until then uni formed Klansmen roared through the suburbs once a route to their rallies i Klux Klan, one of numerous i with neon lights to replace kero-1 lishes three categories ol pun- offshoots of the KKK. That I sene-soaked raa fires. 1 ishment. They range from $1 Touches Off Flowing I branch sent a letter to New j Anti.masltin(! Iaws have been or 11 months and 29 days in York ronce commissioner aie- ad (e(J b most somhem states jail for alarming the citizenry phen Fl tOPl, 19 , r.lng, in recent years and provide a to 21 years for committing an to .send 5,000 Klansmen (out of ,,. j,r., . viajini ip. ccmili with a Headlv wearjon livily. wnue masneu. uniform) to help clean up Harlem" and wipe out the black supremist Muslims. Some of the most optimistic Klan promotion is being put out these days by the Florida Klav- members. One group even ac cepts Roman Catholics (if they are interested). The earlier Klan was militantly anti-Catholic and became the brunt of many jokes in Atlanta after tha Catholic church bought the for- Tennessee, with one of the The modern day Klan uses all , mer headquarters of Uie KKK strongest masking laws, estab-lsorts of gimmicks to attrackas an official church resident. to Klansmen has been evenjern (chapter) which has been more ghastly. Several years ago, six robed and hooded men mu tilated a Negro handyman at Birmingham, Ala. Four of them were sentenced to 20-year pris on terms. A perennial Klan leader whose name has figured in the news of the Southern racial troubles recently is J. B. Stoner. Cur rently he is attorney for the Na tional States Rights party in Birmingham. For 20 years Sto ner has been active in anti semitic and segregation move ments. Offer to Send Help Stoner was listed as Imperial Wizard and archleader of the Christian Knights of the Ku conducting rallies in Jackson ville, St. Augustine and Ocala. "We can match the numbers of marchers on Washington (200.000) and have more to spare," according to KKK lead er Don Cochran at Jacksonville. But he declined to be more specific. The Florida shindig, like nany Klan promotions of recent years, has borrowed the come on of a side-show barker with large signs, search lights, soft drink stands and showings of the old Klan "documentary" film, "Birth of a Nation." Rag Fires Are Replaced It's not unusual in these elec tronic days to see Klan crosses L Diagonally Across From the Post Office Highly Concentrated Liquid! Non-inflammable! "PAINT and EXTERMINATE" Mixes Easily with All Paints. Does not affect consistency, color, or durability of paint. Available at IVERSON'S Med ford Paint & Wallpaper Store 6h & Holly Phone 772-9321 TO THOSE WHO EXPECT TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1963! Undoubtedly you have read the proposed law in the Voter's Pamphlet. You will observe many things, including a minimum tax of $5.00, especially for those who have never been on the income tax rolls. You have listened to the radio and have read the newspaper ar ticles which contain all the dire threats of calamity that will befall the State if this Act is not approved by the people. We propose a more equitable solution to the revenue problem that will benefit the indi viduals of the State, the State Industry and State Institutions and it will not be necessary to suffer any or all of the consequences that have been pointed out to you by those who are sponsoring Ballot Measure No. 1. A moderate sales tax and a moderate income tax would greatly reduce the property taxes and lead to an enormous development of industry, which is so badly needed in the State of Oregon. We are confident that such a tax program would lead to rapid industrial de velopment in the State of Oregon. Travelers and visitors in the State of Oregon are greatly surprised when they find there is no sales tax, but they are also surprised at the lack of industry in the State of Oregon, except for the harvesting of the natural timber forests in the state. Should this measure pass, you will no longer be permitted to deduct the Federal income taxes you have paid, when you prepare your State Tax Return. You will no longer receive the $600 deductions for yourself and your dependents on your Oregon State Tax Return. The purpose of the proposed $5.00 minimum tax is to get all possible tax payers on the income tax roll. Once you are on it, how would you expect to get off of it? A "NO" vote on Measure No. 1 is your opportunity to obtain equitable personal and prop erty taxation in the State and Counties of Oregon. A moderate sales, income and property tax wil benefit the public institutions of the State, including the schools, and will benefit the personal residents of the State; will bring in new industries and, therefor, new revenue to the State and to its present and future residents . Recspcctfully submitted for your consideration Committee for a Moderate and Beneficial Tax Program as Opposed to Measure No. 1 on Ballot To Be Voted on October 15, 1963. ffl N ooe ON MEASURE NO. 1 Pt). Flit. dv. H. B. Murphy, Secretary, IJ6 Fa J 0 O' o e o (2) o o o Co () 6 3 SS-B .o
