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2 CLOTH MAI CLINTON Ml PlMts-Clintoi Like A Pebl Drop a pebble in a pon happens? The stone disappears, b hitting the water spread in edges of the pond. Profit has the same effe< drawer as "profit" any mor _ r A. 1 - i - i oi me waier. insieaa, some the business and the othei as payment for the use and The company is better because of the new and e? can provide. The employee has grea company is more competitiv The customer gets more cause of the new or lower quality and service that u expanded facilities. The owner benefits, bee with a return on his inves the value of his investment. Even the government b leveled on profitable busin Like the pebble in the spreads in an ever-widening Some Things In the olden days, there was a king who did not understand all thp rnmnli. cation of economics. So, he called in all of the experts of his kingdom and asked them to explain the mysteries of economics in terms that he could grasp. But their explanations were long and windy. Then a page boy came to him. "Your majesty," he said, "there is still one economist on the realm who has not come to the palace, for he is very old. Perhaps, he has the knowledge you seek." "Very well," the king l u 1 ' i i * agreea, nave ine Old man brought before me. But caution him that I wish to learn the science of economics in words that a page boy can understand. Charge him to bring me the knowledge of his years in a single sentence. If he cannot do so, permit him to ignore my summons." The page boy listened. bowed, and departed. The following day, the page returned with an old man. The king spoke harshly, "I trust you have been told the terms of this audience. Tell me in a single sentence the heart of the science of economics. If you cannot, begone." [ER LLS Superior Quality Fabrics i No. 1?Clinton No. 2-Lyiia-Boiloy ^ ile In A Pond d on a clear, still day. What ut the ripples caused by its ever-widening circles to the ct. It doesn't stay in the cash e than the stone stays on top | of it usually is reinvested in r part distributed to owners risk of their money. i able to remain competitive cpanded facilities that profit ter job security because his e. ; for his "buying" dollar becost products and improved isually come from new and ^ ause profit can provide him 1 tment and with increases in 1 1 enefits by the income taxes * lesses. i pond, the effect of profit * circle. ( 1 Never Change 1 'Your majesty," said the old man, "I understand your need, and I am ready." "Very well," said the king. "Proceed." The white head nodded slowly. "Here is the sen- 1 tence, your majesty. Mark it well. The science of eco- 1 nomics is contained in these ' nine words: 1 'THERE IS NO SUCH T H I N r. A Q A XT T? TT IT AA A 1UI A k ?o? AX X it XJ U I LUNCH.' i There is a lot of wisdom for today in the old man's statement. We do not really get anything for nothing. How many times have you ' found that the "Fantastic Free Offer" you read about ' -. 'as really free? If you real- < ly take time to think about j it, and look behind the ( "something for nothing" , schemes, you find a string attached. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 1 is at the end of a long, hard < road. If things are not really . earned, it will turn out that they are not really there. This is the responsibility of everyone. Our job, our pay, our future, and i the future of our Company i depend on how well we earn our gains. It is as old as the story about the old man and the king. "There 1 is no such thing as a free ; lunch." CLOTHMAKER mki\ r . v ? Clinch field RR t Excitement for by Bill C The Clinchfield Railroad Company is again running ts old-fashioned excursion rips this July 4th and 5th. ising the oldest operating >team locomotive in the United States as power. The engine was built in 1882, ran on a predecessor )f the Clinchfield and then the Clinchfield, and finished out its operating life before over-hauled on the Black Mountain Railway. The Clinchfield rebuilt it to mainline standards in late 1968. and it has been busy since then boiling water and whistling mightily in the Blue Ridge moun:ains, assuring the company's diesels that steam is not dead on the Clinchfield. Over 16,000 people made the trip behind this little steamer last summer through the most spectacular mountain scenery anywhere. and over some of the most fantastic railroad construction in the world. On the two trips the weekend of the 4th, passengers will go through 19 tunnels, climb 2150 feet in altitude, [ind cover four loops doing it. The train will operate out of Spartanburg to Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It leaves from behind Ihe Memorial Auditorium on the Clinchfield's main line at 8:30 AM promptly, :ind makes its way through Forest City and Marion to Altapass and Spruce Pine. After a boxed picnic lunch, included in the $12.00 fare fadultsl or $6.00 for rhil clren under 12, the train L-omes back down the line, arriving at Spartanburg iround 4:15 PM. Family plans are avail 1^. k.' lii iiL'iiii i ft ^ 5 /*i Iffers Vacation CMEmployees *, annon able for those desiring to take the whole family, and further information and tickets can be obtained from Mr. C. S. McClure, DFA, Clinchfield Railroad Company, 815 Montgomery Building, Spartanburg, S. C. 29301 (Telephone 5827549). Spend a safe 4th of July weekend by riding the rails of this mountain railroad behind a steamer, listen to the whistle like in the good old days, and avoid becoming a statistic on our Nation's highways. The Clinchfield will be glad to have you, and the NUMBER ONE steam locomotive might even put a cinder in your lunch for you! Remember, where ever you go and what ever you do, don't forget SAFETY COMES FIRST. GOING ON A DON'T FORI Ready for vacation fun? Lots to do. You've got to prepare fo beach, mountains, or a trip to So before leaving your ho CANCEL appointments w and golf dates, etc. STOP all deliveries: milk, mail, if you're going to be aw TURN OFF stove, refrip or electric appliances aroun< fix that faucet drip. too. CHECK EQUIPMENT: c camera, flashlight, personal n checks, and your own physic LOCK windows and doors left by pulling down all shai A house that looks deserted i pie leave at least one light 01 GIVE house keys and a ft tive or neighbor who can kec Good idea to notify police t occupied for the length of ti GET a good night's sleep And when you get to w heavenly, happy holiday. JUNE, 1970 j Choice Vacation Sites Abound In Two Carolinas Whether you're longing for a seaside resort or a quiet week in a rustic mountain camp ground or just a visit to some of the many historical sites around, Clinton Mills emDlovees can find hundreds of excellent vacation spots ^ close to home. If you're the type who likes the smell of fresh salt air, there's Myrtle Beach in the northern part of the state and excellent coast line activities down to Hilton Head in the southern portion of S. C. Many will like the mountains of near-by North Carolina, visiting such sites as Maggie Valley, Blowing Rock, Cherokee and many ( others. The Charleston region offers excellent vacation possibilities, especially to those interested in Tricent on niol onfi\ri fine In between the mountains and the sea, Clinton employees can find Tricentennial activities at Greenville and Columbia. And the state's numerous parks, with their camping facilities, fishing and swimming, ( always provide an economical vacation for those interested in staying close by home. Lake Greenwood, Lake Murray and Clark Hill offer excellent camping and other recreational facilities for vacationers. Thoco aro V\nt n fan, r>f U4 V k/ub U IV. W W1 the 1970 vacation possibilities available to Clinton Mills employees. VACATION? GET TO . . . r that change of scenery? the other side of the world, me? ith doctors, dentists, bridge , laundry, newspapers, even ay a long time. [erator and any other gas ^ i the house. Good time to ar, clothing, fishing gear, leeds, cash and 'or traveler's ml i4 i rvr* CI i V.U11UU1UU. but don't advertise you've des, drawing all the blinds, lttracts burglars. Some peoi. awarding address to a rela?p an eye on >o:ir property, hat your home will be unme you will be gone, just before you start out. 'here you're going, have a *