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Western Carolinian Volume 30 Number 06

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  • Friday, October 16, 1964 The Western Carolinian Page 8 Dan K. Moore Knows WCC Well By Charlotte Wise "The most significant thing I remember about Western Carolina College is that you couldn't even hold a girl's hand the officials watched you so close; and tying to court a girl under those conditions was, to say the least, difficult and unsatisfactory." So stated Dan K. Moore during an interview Thursday, October 8. The Democratic nominee for Governor was winding up his 100-county tour in the western part of the state telling crowds in Franklin and Sylva it was good to be home. Traveling from Franklin to Sylva with Judge Moore, I found him to be an enthusiastic man vitally interested in all of North Carolina's people. Although there have been many rumors and statements concerning Moore's lukewarm support of the national ticket, he firmly acknowledged his full support by stating: "I have said time and time again that I support the Democratic ticket—national, state and local—and that includes President Johnson and all Democratic nominees. I have always been a Democrat and I pian to continue as such." Improvement of our highways and roads, especially in this part of the state, has been a key issue among the candidates. Moore confirmed the need for improvement and added: "I doubt that the highway revenue will be sufficient to meet the needs of North Carolina, and therefore a bond issue will probably have to be submitted to the people." Judge Moore feels that North Carolina must continue its progress in higher education. He explained that we must continue the building and physical planning to meet the needs of the students and strive to maintain the quality of teaching by improving the staff of the colleges. Also, he is strongly in favor of community colleges where the student can receive an education closer to home at a minimum expense. One of our controversial problems here at WCC is whether students should be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages. Commenting on this, Moore said, "I think this is a matter for the trustees and officials of the institution to decide AFTER CONSULT ING WITH THE STUDENTS AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. And since my wfie is on the Board of Trustees at the college, I don't think I'd better stick my nose into it!" Speaking in Sylva to a small but enthusiastic crowd, the Democratic nominee stated that he wanted a better state and a better future for all North Carolinians. "If I am privileged to serve as your Governor I hope to convert your ambitions and dreams for the future into a program of progress. Here in North Carolina we have greater opportunities than we have problems. I hope to develop these opportunities and I want your help to move the state forward." "You've nominated me for Governor and, bless your hearts, you'd better elect me now! Jackson county and every county in all of Western North Carolina will ha-'e a friend in the Governor's Mansion for the next four years." The woman behind "the mountain man" is Jeanelle Moore, a most charming woman. During the time that she attended Western Carolina College, she met Dan Moore. "It was a lovelv morning in June," explained Mrs. Moore, "and I had gone to "hurch. Dan was superintendent of the Sunday School and he was the best- looking man I'd ever seen." Remembering her years at WCC, Mrs. Moore stated that the college was very small and enrollment was between 200 and 300 students. "I didn't like the college at first but I soon learned to love and appreciate it." "There was a classroom building where the cafeteria now stands, and classes w-s-e held in Joyner. I lived in Pob- ertson, then the newest c!^-i on campus. It was the first time the dorm had been occupied and I had almost a whole wing to myself." Both Dan Moore and his wife Jeanelle have worked diligently campaigning for his election as Governor of North Carolina. Each day of campaigning they have many demands and obligations, yet they are never too busy to be polite, helpful and answer any questions relating to Moore's political beliefs, plans, and ambitions. Judge and Mrs. Moore both enjoy returning to Western North Carolina, and the people seem more than anxious to receive them. The job of a politician is not an easy one—there are always hands to shake and "babies to kiss." But despite all the trials there is the joy of seeing friendly and familiar faces. These along with many others make up the faces which make campaigning interesting, to say the least. Congratulations On Your 75 th Anniversary STUDENT UNIOI Welcome - Students to THE COLLEGE SHOP Next to Joyner THOMAS W. WORLEY A/IANAGER
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