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> THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, March X4, SIMM TO MONO LE \ME\DMEVT OF'DUBIOUS ORir.LN The proponents of the so-called cjvil rights proposals before the Senate talk mostly about voting rights which are covered by the 15th Amendment In actuality, the ma jority of the proposals are centered around the 14th Amendment For in stance. of the seven sections- in the basic amendment which has been before the Senate, only two deal \uth \otmg. of the 22 poges in the amendment, only 54 deal with vot ing rights Thus, the amendment of dubious origin—the 14th—is the true fountain of difficulty In 1867, the former States of the Confederacy had re-established their State governments in pre war form and elected Senators and Repre sentatives to Congress The Con gress, dominated by the hate-in spired Thaddeus Stevens, refused to seat these newly-elected representa tives m flagrant violation of the con stitutional provisions that "no State, without its consent, shall be de prived of is equal suffarge in the Senate" and "each State shall have at least one representative.” By il legally refusing to seat these Sena tors and Representatives, the neces sary two-thirds majority in both Houses was obtained to propose the 114th Amendment. Even this was pos- I sible only after unseating one. Sena tor from'Now Jersey to reduce the membership and theerby, the re quired two-thirds, by one vote This step in itself was in violation of the Constitution. Ten Southern states and four oth ers promptly rejected the amend ment. This constituted a rejection U. S. 221 Improvement Contract Is Awarded A contract for the widening and paving of over four miles on U. S. Route 221 above Laurens has been ... awarded by the State Highway De partment to Hunter Brothers Con struction Co., of Gray Court. . The contract was made public in a letter of award February 26 from Chief Highway Commissioner Claud R McMillan and was based on the firm's low bid of $2S2.993, submit ted when bids were publicly opened in Columbia November 17 Included in the contract is the grading, macadam base course and asphaltic concrete surfacing of 4.583 miles on U. S. 221, from South Caro lina Route 49 at Watts Mills to Road 343 above Ora Cbc/UppcrRoom O T *t UPP(« ROOM NASMVIlll TINMSSfl by more than one-fourth of the 37 States then in the Union The Con gress passed the Reconstruction Act, which was vetoed by President Johnson because it was patently un- : constitutional Congress over-rode ■the veto. The Reconstruction Act put the Southern States under martial law, and, by its terms, ratification of the 14th Amendment was made a con dition of reinstatement to the States of statehood and represenation in Congress The Act inconsistently de nied recognition to the States for the purpose of exercising any of their constitutional prerogatives, while presupposing their capacity to ratify a constitutional amendment as a i State. The rape of the South which fol- ; lowed under military rule aecom- pdished the desired farce Puppet or quisling State governments, estab lished by the military , went through the form of ratifying the Amend- ment. In Louisiana, the federal mili tary commander had the audacity to preside over the Legislature to as sure ratification. California has still never ratified the 14th Amendment. Ohio and N<*w Jersey, who ratified the Amend ment. withcjrew their ratification by formal legislative act prior to the declaration of adoption by the Sec retary of State. TTie Secretary re fused to acknowledge the with drawal. The Supreme Court has refused to decide on its validity on the ground that the question is political rather than judicial. The highest court of almost every state has decided that such a question is not political but legal. Such is the sordid history of the "amendment” which has spawned most of the so-called civil rights proposals. No Limit At Your Friendly A&P! ALL-GOOD BRAND, SMOKED FLAVORED, SUCED 1-Lb. Pkgs. Worthmore Kitchen Fresh EASTER CANDY Assorted Jelly Eggs 2-Lb. Bag SPECIAL PUDDING VALUE! GOLDEN BANANAS RUSSELL’S BRAND, FRESHLY BAKED VANILLA WAFERS 20 oz CAP’N JOHN’S PRE-COOKED - FBH SUCKS K>« Ha. 29 THE. WORLD S MOST WIDELY USED DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Read John 3:31-36 Our Father who art In heaven. (Matthew 6:9) An elderly woman wished to join the church. She had never learned to read or write. As a part of her training, the pastor sought to have her learn the Lord's Prayer. “It starts this w'ay," he said. “ ‘Our Father who art in heaven’.” "Does that mean that God is my Father?” the wom an asked "Yes," the minister said, “that's what Jesus teaches us about God.” J "Then, pastor," the woman replied, with tears upon her cheeks, "I don’t need to learn any more Since God is my Father, that’s all I need to know." What a glorious blessing it is to know and believe that God is our lov ing Father! How wonderful to know that every moment of our lives He loves us and cares for us ’ He seeks us when we go astray, even as we do our children. We need not fear! In moments of doubt and discouragement, His eter nal presence is ever near to give strength end faith. Never can we say that we face life alone, for God our Father is always with us. He will strengthen us when we open our hearts to Him. PRAYER We thank Thee, our Father, for the wonderful knowledge of Thy eternal presence. Help ns always to know that Thou art not far from os at any time. Help us to trust In Thee; through Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY God our Father loves us and wiH care for us every day of our lives. John Ambler (Michigan) World-wide Bible Rea<Mng-4)euteronomy 31:16-29 Public Records The following public records were filed the post week at the office of the Cleric of Court of Laurens Coun ty: A. E. Holton to G. O. Wood and Nell Wood, lot in Greenacres on Lake Greenwood for $250.00. W. E. Dunlap, Cleric of Court, to Harold Witt, 113.5 acres and 5 acres in Waterloo Township for $3,700.00. James O. Abercrombie to James H Nelson, 3 acres in the Shiloh | community for $150 00 Mrs. Cora V. Peden to James B. Taylor, lot in Dials Township near, Greenpond Methodist Church for $10 00, 16ve and and affection. F B Hellams and Belle S. Hel- lams to Donald G. Nelson, lot on South Carolina Highway No. 24 for $5 00, love and affection Gray Court Lumber and Supply, Inc., to James A. Crisp, Jr., and Kathleen C. Crisp, quit claim deed to lot in Dagnall Circle. Laurens, for $3 00 William J O'Bryant, Jr„ and Sara Janelle O’Bryant to James A. Crisp, Jr., and Kathleen C. Crisp, qui, claim deed to lot in Dagnall Circle. Laurens, for $3 00 M. H Burns to Myra Young 2 acres in Hunter Township for $1.00. Carl S McSwain to Joseph M. Parsons. 2 acres, in Youngs Town ship for $300 00. Wilbur B Culbertson to Ruby B. CREDITORS’ NOTICE All persons having claims against the es'ate of Larry B. Dillard, de ceased-, are hereby notified to file the same, duly verified, with the undersigned, and those indebted to said estate' will please make pay ment likewise. WREN HAFNER DILLARD, EMILY LEWIS DILLARD, Executors March 4, 1960 3C-M-24 FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 12th day of April, 1960, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executor of the estate of Lyde T. Hipp in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o'clock a. m. and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Executor. Any person indebted to said es tate is notified and required to make payment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred.^ HENRY Mr HUNTER, Executor. Clinton, S. C. March 8, 1960 4c-M-31 Culbertson, lot on Church St., Lau rens, for $5.00, love and affection. Robert H. Alexander to Eve King, 1 acre bounded by lands of Louise Garrett, for $1,100.00. Edna D. Poole to J. E. Martin, lot on Shands St., Clinton, for $1.00, love and affection. Joseph Lester Taylor and Nita Annette Taylor to C. L. Braswell, lot of land being part of the May Fallow property, for $5.00, love and affection. C. L. Braswell to Shell Homes, Inc., 2 acres abut 8 miles north of the City of Clinton, for $3,030.00. Mildred T. Rice to L. E. Jenkins and Clar^ Farmer Jenkins, lot on Blalock Drive, Joanna, for $10.00 and other valuable considerations. Modern Homes Construction Co., to Carolina Milling Co., lot in Scuf- fletown Township for $1,400.00. Frances Hazle to Clyde Baker, lot in Cross Hill Township for $50.00. W. Frank Smith to Leroy Hurley and Margaret Hurley, 4Vi acres about 2 miles east of Gray Court, for $450.00. Richard Owings to Lillie Mae Thompson Owings, 3 acres in Wa terloo Township for $1.00, love and affection. MARRIAGE LICENSES JSSUED Wilbur Benet Culbertson, Laurens, and Wilma Madden Spearman, Lau rens. Jason Allen Waldrop, Fountain Inn, and Vicky Lily Ann Spoon, Fountain Inn. Ulysses Sprouse, Woodruff, and Kathleen Esther Roberts, Green ville. Thomas Sanders, Enoree, and Al ma Irby, Enoree. Charles Alexander GoLshaw, Fountain. Inn, and Lela Mae SMp- manpToUntain Inn. Tony HuHen McCall, Clinton, and Brenda Sue Donald, CUnton. William Buford No*i, Laurent, and NeU Yvonne Mann. Waterloo. ; rp CHECK THIS WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES FOR EXPERIENCED PLUMBING AND HEATING CALL BENJAMIN PHONE 117 or 596 hospitalization With Nationwide’* new FAMILY HOSPITAUZ* ATION Plan, you select the doctor* and hoaptalt you want... cash benefits are paid dtrotOy to ym for hospitalization, surgical, medical fTpcnia ... and coverage is worU-vrid*! Check this lovhcti plan with me before you buy your health inouTtnoa. MRS. J. C. PEARSON 1 Prather Circle Clinton, S. C. Ph. 1903 NEW IDEAS FOR A NEW ERA OWm: Telephone Talk B T. M. YOUNGBLOOD Your Telephone Manager JUST DRIVE IN... /AJU 0 - ■ Mr ...AND BANK FROM YOUR CAR! f - You can eliminate parking problems, saVe yourself a lot of time and effort, by taking advantage of our* Drive-In Banking Service. You can drive right up to our Drive-In teller’s window and make deposits and withdrawals without ever setting foot outside of your car. This feature is just one more way in which w* endeavor to serve the convenience of our valued cus tomers! BANK OF CUNTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 3% Interest Paid On Savings Accounts Semi-Annually BURSTING WITH ENERGY? Must be that first hist of spring in the air. Sure sign of busy, happy days to am*. And when you get in the throes of spring cleaning ... gardening ... fixing up the old homestead ... or making a new Easter outfit, you’ll depend more than ever on your telephone. It always helps you get things done easily and quickly—and whether you make one local call or a hun dred, it doesn’t cost a penny more. look first in I t HANDY TO USE too, are the Yellow Pages of your telephone book. Whether you’re repairing the lawn- mower or planning a party, the Yellow Pages help you find the services you need. SPEAKING OF DIRECTORIES, it might interest you who like to collect amazing figures, to know that if all the Bell system telephone directories printed in the United States each year were stacked, the column would be about 1.000 miles sky high. :x- K t i V HAVE A TEENAGE TALKATHON at your house? From what I’ve noticed, busy, vivacious teen agers just love to telephone . . , buddies, classmates, dates. And why shouldn’t they? But wouldn't it be a joy to the whole household if Sis had her own extension, in the bedroom perhaps. And wouldn’t she be tickled with a phone in one of the pretty colors available. Why not surprise her, and while you’re at it, perhaps an extra phone in your kitchen or family room would add convenience and pleasure to your living! Why not give Vis a ring? • ••I THE CHRONICLE k4 SEE YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED PONTIAC DEALER SMITH MOTOR COMPANY 229 E. Main St. Laurens, S. C