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More than 5,400 caves have
been named and listed in the
United States, and there are
probably ten times as many
still undiscovered. Enchanted
by natural beauty and photo
graphic possibilities, visitors
flock to caves and caverns. (A
cavern is a big cave or a large
chain of caves).
Visiting these imposing sites
has become one of the travel
ing public’s most popular ad
ventures. In 1967, in Missouri
alone, commercial cave owners
entertained more than two
million visitors. That record is
expected to be broken in 1968,
as the operators have extended
themselves in improving their
attractions.
Meramec Caverns, Missouri,
which offers a variety of na
tural wonders, has entertained
more than ten million visitors
since it was discovered by
Jacques Renault in 1716. In
early days it was used by min
ers for storage and shelter.
During the Civil War, the
manufacture of gun powder
was at its height at the cave.
It is noted, too, as a hideout
for the infamous gangs of the
past including that of Jesse
James. The cave features such
attractions as the Stage Cur
tain, Grape Vinyard and Sub
marine Garden.
Other extensive cave regions
are in New Mexico, Arkansas,
Kentucky, West Virginia and
Tennessee. Discovered in 1901,
Carlsbad Caverns, near Carls
bad, N. M., were designated a
national park in 1930. The im
mense caverns were formed by
the action of water penetrating
massive limestone formations.
Myriads of beautifully sculp
tured spires, known as stalac
tites, hang from the ceiling. An
other cave—in Dogpatch, Ar-
kansas — continually attracts
camera-carrying visitors of all
ages.
Back in Missouri, more than
400 couples contemplating
marriage have traveled to Brid
al Cave, on Lake of the Ozarks.
The marriage ceremony is per
formed here by clergy from a
nearby city.
Millions of years before man
made his appearance on earth,
nature in her methodical,
ceaseless way, was carving un
derground caves and caverns.
They were destined to become
numbered among the world’s
most beautiful wonders.
Thanksgiving In
Ga. To Be Marred
By Road Deaths
ATLANTA, (GPS) — “26
KILLED, 435 INJURED IN 855
AUTO WRECKS.”
That well could be the grim
Monday morning headline in
Georgia newspapers following
this year’s Thanksgiving holi
day week-end. And it likely will
be, too, for this is the State
Patrol’s prediction for the 102-
hour period from 6 p.m. Wed
nesday, Nov. 27 through mid
night Sunday, Dec. 1.
“Our prediction of 855 traffic
accidents which will claim the
lives of 26 persons and cause
injury to 435 others is based
on past Thanksgiving holiday
experiences and present trends,”
explained Col. R. H. Burson, di
rector of the Georgia Depart
ment of Public Safety.
“It is simply a projection of
statistics which unfortunately,
are usually prett\ accurate.
But this doesn’t necessarily
have to hold true. For instance,
the drivers themselves, who ac
tually cause such tragedies
through carelessness and reck
less driving, could reverse the
trend and thus repudiate our
prediction if only they will
drive carefully, sensibly and
obey all traffic laws. We
strongly appeal to them to do
that.”
While the safety director
hopes motorists will heed his
appeal, the State Patrol is leav
ing nothing to chance. It will
carry out a massive traffic en
forcement operation throughout
the 102-hour period, similar to
others staged during long holi
day week-ends.
Col. Burson said the patrol
will be at top strength with
some 600 members of the uni
form division working around
the clock. They will be aug
mented by GBI agents, radio
operators, license examiners,
State Revenue agents and Game
and Fish Department enforce
ment officers who will serve
largely as spotters. In all, the
task force will comprise about
1,000 men.
In addition to regular rec
ognizable patrol cars, unmark
ed cars, airplane spotters and
roving “tactical squads” will be
used in seeking out violators.
Radar and other speed-timing
devices will be extensively em
ployed.
Col. Burson, Lt. Col. L. G.
Bell, deputy director, and Maj.
Porter Weaver, the patrol’s
commanding officer, will direct
the gigantic enforcement oper-
The Pembroke Journal, Thursday, November 21. 1968-
ation from strategic points over
the state. Road checks will be
made at unannounced places on
a 24-hour basis.
In outlining his strategy in
contest on Georgia’s roads
the upcoming life-versus-death
(football coaches call it a game
plan), Col. Burson calls on the
public, all local and county law
enforcement officers, the press,
radio and television stations
and various safety organiza
tions throughout Georgia for
wholehearted cooperation in
carrying out this safety drive.
Last year 25 persons were
killed in Thanksgiving week-end
traffic mishaps, the second
highest in Georgia’s history.
The worst was in 1966 when 27
fatalities were recorded. The
lowest was in 1949 when only
four persons ceased to exist be
cause of somebody’s mistake in
driving a car.
Americus Gets
Big New Plant
ATLANTA, (GPS) — Cullip
Industries has taken initial
steps in the construction of a
sl-million-plus plan in Ameri
cus to manufacture permanent
relocatable homes and industri
al housing which will employ
an estimated 350 persons.
President Cecil Cullip of Cul
lip Industries, which has oper
ated a mobile homes plant in
nearby Ellaville since 1963,
said that the new plant will add
some $3-million in payrolls an
nually to the area’s economy.
Hagan Announces
$50,750 Grant
Congressman G. Elilott Hag
an announced today the approv
al of a $50,780 grant to Coastal
Area Planning and Develop
ment Commission for helping
plan for growth in Georgia. The
Economic Development Admin
istration grant will serve Bry-
Highest Prices Paid For Pecans
Any Quantity
See E. C. Mackey at
WILD ANIMAL FARM
Koute 17 1 Mile South of Richmond Hill, Ga.
AUCTION
RICHMOND HILL PROPERTY
The property of the Estate of Thomas H.
Futch at Richmond Hill, Georgia, consisting of
three houses and approximately two (2) acres
of land will be sold before the Courthouse Door
in Pembroke on December 3, 1968, at 11:00
a.m. This property may be inspected by con
tacting Ed Proman at house trailer on prop
erty location. For information, contact Allen
and Edenfield, Attorneys at Law, P. O. Box 478,
Statesboro, Georgia.
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an, Liberty, Long anu iviclntosh
counties in the First District.
The idea of the multi-District
program, according to Con
gressman Hagan, is to encour
age counties to pool their tal
ents and resources toward over
coming economic problems
across county lines.
U.S. urges theft deterrents
in new autos.