Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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NOVEMBER, 1969 But we've a Each Fall we anxiously await the introductions of the new cars. We expect new styling, new features, even new models, and we're willing to pay for them, because they're a change from the old. Each Spring we watch for the changes in our favorite ball team's roster. ii a. _ were sure inai a new player or a change in the line-up will help the team toward a winning season. And we watch the game during the first part of the season to see how those changes will affect the team's performance. Then why, when we get to work, do we say, "But we've always done it that way?" Over and over again, things are being done in the same routine way because very few people ever ask. "Why can't we find a new or better way? How can it be done at less cost?" It isn't always easy to look at one's own job with a fresh new look. It's sometimes difficult to look at a job in a different perspec *.. - % A / I Every payday, Clinton Mills uses your Withholding Exemption Certificate (Form W-4) to determine how much Federal Income Tax to deduct from your pay. Therefore, it is importanl that this certificate be ac curate and up to date at al ' times. If your present cer tificate is correct, let i stand. If, however, it is ir correct, either because you exemptions have change" or for other reasons, get new certificate (Form Wfrom the Personnel Depar ment and return it immec ately. If the change affec next years tax, return t1 new certificate by Decei ber 1. ^ Usually your exemptic * change when you get m ried or divorced, when a < pendent is born or dies, ?;V?on von begin or stop si porting a dependent. You may be entitled claim additional vvithhc ing allowances if you large itemized deducti in one year and expec' have large itemized de( tions again in the next y I Schedule A (Form W-* \ designed to help you to m termine the correct nun | of additional allowa Iways done i tive, but it is very rewarding when you do. Little ideas and subtle changes become obvious, and you wonder, "Why didn't I think of that before? It was right there in front of me!" Too many of us are victims of indifference or have become creatures of habit. Too many of us are saying, "It'll never work" instead of "It might work." More people are looking for excuses why not to try a new approach than are looking for new approaches. The challenger in industry today is fairly well wrapped up in overcoming the "but we've always done it that way" kind of thinking. I ? that you may claim. However, you must have filed your 1969 tax return before filing this schedule. Your employer will treat each of these allowances as a withholding exemption. Be careful to avoid claimt ing any exemption that tht law does not allow. Am taxpayer who knowingly 1 claims a false exemption i subject to prosecution. :t If you expect to owe mor j. income tax for the yea ir a r I : mWj. he ^^ m- A small metal medalli may save your life soi >ns day. The medallion is isst ar- by the Medic Alert Fount de- tion to insure correct fi or aid for persons with cert up- allergic and other com ions. to Worn cither as a pend dd- or bracelet, the medal had signals a warning to < ions tors, ambulance attend; t to or civilian volunteers ' iuc- may be aiding an un ear. scious patient. 1) is The medallion is ? de- graved with the w< nber MEDIC ALERT, on nces side and a warning or CLOTHMAKER it that way Our customers are waiting for changes. Our competitors, both old and new, are making changes. If we're to continue as a leader, we cannot simply respond to charge. We must initiate it. Look around you?when was the last time you asked, Is there a better way to do this job? Life You may not like your place in life, and I may not like mine; but there are thousands. I'm sure, who'd think our place fine. We're discontented in our homes; we hate work we do; but have you ever thought of some who'd like to change with you? Just look around at those you meet - the ones you meet each day - and see if usually you aren't better off than they. You kick about your awful luck, and make a big-to-do; but would you change your lot with those who'd gladlv change with you? than will be withheld, you may increase the withholding by claiming a smaller number of exemptions or you may enter into an agreement to have additional amounts withheld, This is important if you i have more than one employer. If both you and { your wife are employed, s each may ask to have taxes withheld as a "single" pere son to avoid owing large ir additional amounts of taxes From the PLANT NURSE'S DESK on other, such as ALLERG1 me TO PENCILLIN or DL led BETES. da- Persons wearing conts irst lenses may have this war ain ing engraved on the med dit- lion. If they should faint suffer a concussion, anvc 'J;? wftnlH know lant aiding uicm ?.~v. lion remove the lenses, ther( 3oc- preventing serious eye dr ants age. who Medic Alert, headqi con- tered in Turlock, Calif.,1 founded by a Turlock p en- sician after his 14-vear Drds. daughter nearly died f one negative response to a i the of tetanus. Dear Sir: y Thank you for presenting ft me the pleasure and op- ft 4 _r n [jui tuiiity LU uiic ui u the many beautiful gifts that are offered to the employees each year. It was a tough decision, for all of them are very nice and useful. I finally decided on one and would like for it to be * given to my father if possible. * 1 Thank you again for in- * eluding me on your Christ- ( mas gift list. Sincerely, J Butch Grady Dear Sir: T WAlllrl lilro tn f qIto flip -* ?? Aiiw, bv vunv vitv opportunity to thank you for your considerate thoughts toward me during my tour of duty with the Army. It is nice to know 1 that you still remember me as one of the employees of your company. Your desire to send me a pift tc o nlonpon* ?"? erous offer. Once again, thank you for FIVE 1 FOR SAFE c\ DEFENSE?Watch out for the othei man; expect the worst; matcfi your speed to road and weathei conditions. " ms al- COURTESY-Use those good ma ()j. ners; give in to the other drivr even if you have the right of wa r V f\ Ml ,ar" J was \ I T ?hy- v ' \ I , SKILL-Keep your eyes on the n* and aimed high and your m Tom on your driving. Keeping a ! shot distance behind the car aheai a sure sign of a skillful driver 5 rom the Mail Bag... servicemen write about hristmas Gift Selections our considerate thoughts, lay each of you have a .lerry Christmas and a joyus and Happy New Year. Sincerely, PFC Willie L. Watson 9d0_Rd._0Q7n HHG, 35th Arty Gp APO NY 09139 Dear Sir: I thank you for sending ne the Christmas booklet ;o pick out a gift. I decided an the transistor radio .... I sincerely thank you again, it means a lot to me. Dennis J. Madden Jr. US 53616371, 888th Med. Co. Amb. Ft George G. Meade, Md. 20755 Dear Sirs: I appreciate your letter of Sept. 22 inviting me to select a Christmas gift from Clinton Mills Employees' gift list. If possible, please send it to my home address. T" 'fcinWTCi#**"' T 1 Dudley Matthews riPS driving r\ n ci : SELF-CONTROC-Stay alert. Control your temper. Just because that other driver is a road hog, don't try to show him he can't push you around. You may push yourself into a tree. ^ f I = SAFETY' EQUIPMENT-That oncea-year safety inspection doesn't mean you can forget those tires, ove brakes, lights, wipers, steering, e*ind haust, horn, and mirrors until the lafe State checks them for you again, i is Keep your car in good condition for safe driving.