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— Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, February 8, 1951 (Clintoti d^ronirU Established 19M WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscnption Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $2.00 Six Months $1.25 ; Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C, under Act of Congress March 3, 1879. The Chronicle seeks Ue cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times apprecute wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. Tins paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. . MEMBER: SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION National Advertising Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia C LINTON, S. C.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 Dollar Days Again Today, Friday and Saturday are Dollar Days in Clinton as will be .seen from today’s paper, with a num- therefore tells a number oi interest ing facts the public should know which are self-pixialed here in South Carolina. It says, for instance. 1. No one can tell the South Caro- jlina Public Service authority (San- tee-Cooper) where it can operate,! how it can operate, how much it can charge for its electricity, br how much money it can borrow. Decis ions on those matters are soley up to the authority. 2. Santee-Cooper pays no taxes. The money it pays in lieu of taxes is paid on the basis of undeveloped’ land which it acquired back in the Depression. (In other words, if San tee-Cooper bought an acre of land 1 for $5 in 1935 and built a $1,000,000 structure on it, Santee-Cooper today still pay “taxes” on the basis of a valuation of $5.) ' 3. Santee-Cooper intends to go into | the business of making power by isteam, to supplement its hydro-elec-' j ;ric power. (Back home in South Car-! olina, Santee-Cooper says it is still PRIMARILY A NAVIGATION PRO JECT.) 4. Santee-Cooper intends to send its current into 33 of the state’s 48 counties. (When it was first getting such units in addition to the three; established—back in the days when hospitals in the county. With such ample hospital facilities available the question naturally arises in the minds of taxpayers, why this big brr of merchants participating in the. ex p ense j or an other health building, and is there an actual need for such an expenditure. special event sponsored by the Mer chants association. The city has announced free park ing privileges throughout the busi- rof-ss district where the “coin col lectors” are placed for the three days. During the event special emphasis ’will be placed on the dollar which ha? lost much orf its buying power. Its strength will be greatly enlarged tor the trade days. Dollar Days mean that the buyer is the gainer in both ways. To sum it all up—all roads will lead in this direction where the $$$$ is king Re gardless of where you live, you are invited to come and bring the fam- Sontee-Cooper Monster The Chronicle has often expressed itself against the Santee-Cooper pol itical monster and its determined ef forts to control the power industry of the state. Its promoters, drawing large salaries, would drive private production at power out of business if they have their way. The record is that they have already publicly (threatened competition to the 9nth degree). The Charleston iNews Sc Courier ily. If you are smart and thrifty, you! has done more than all newspapers in the state combined to lay the cold facts and other information about Santee-Cooper before the people since this project was approved py the Federal government. The Authority operating Santee- a I voluminous document in financial it was seeking legislative approval for its unusual powers—Santee-Coop er said it wouldn’t compete with private enterprise.) The News and Courier continues its editorial to observe that “as far as private investors are concerned, the Santee-Cooper bonds appear to be a good buy. “Who wouldn’t like to invest in an outfit which had been given $34 million by the federal government, loaned $20,000,000 by the federal government, was about to receive another $9,000,000 from the REA, paid virtually no taxes and wasn't' subject to regulation by any govern-1 mental body? ‘“With every expansion of Santee- Cooper, the people of South Carolina are being deprived of taxes which any development should pay. That means that the people of South Car olina must pay more and more taxes, because Santee-Cooper is not paying its share. “Santee-Cooper was supposed to repay its original federal debt and to pay profits to the state govern ment. Instead, it has ‘refinanced’ its federal debit and year after year ‘keeps trying to borrow more and more money.” SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE “The Paper Evevrybody Reads” ♦> ♦•t avi.'l not overlook the opportunity. Woman Named On Board It is noted that a well qualified woman, Mrs. J. Warren Tinsley of the Trinity Ridge section of the coun- „ . ^ ... has been named a member of the ha! c.rculated County Board o' Education to ml ; volommous dooumem in Jinan.... o tacancy. The County Council of 3“ a ™ R “ h lr e “ *><>P« « borrow Farm Women hsa been urging the ? 15 f“?- 0 , 00 document ta not in- api-ointment of a woman on the t f nd< ? “"jomption. and board for aome time, and why not. ^ “ doubtful tf a handful of tagpay. lo- mothers are more vitally inter-, era ?vgr 11 The Newi 4 C™™ im n With a five-member board it would be proper and helpful that at 8 ]« a?: half of its members be capable women who are interested not only ft in the schools, but in all phases of|S county development, especially in.g the rural districts. As we have said before, women >hculd be included on boards and g « ©mm:ssions. Men have no monopoly $ on brain, ability, or pufolir interest. 5 Boy Scout Week This week, Fdbruary 6-12 is being K «»b?crved throughout the nation as S Boy Scout Week to emphasize the § place and importance of scouting, x Tbe organization is observing its 4-lst aimversary, with “Strengthen Lib erty” as the theme. During tnc past two years four hundred thousand additional boys have entered Scouting to enjoy its benefits and the rich experience it affords for youth. It is primarily a character-building organization and makes good citizenship. It has an ouLtanding record for public serv- ne and boy-development, and in this community our people should be in terested in the movement. The boys g of today will be our men of tomor- rcw Make no mistake about that. THURS., FRI., SATURDAY S1.00 off on all New Spring Merchandise from $5.00 and up. We carry many Nationally Advertised lines. In the I-adies Coats and Dresses you will find Jo-Burt, Jr., Toby Lane, Belson, Dry Manhattan, College Towne and other reputable labels. I 8 :r Know Your Bank Better All over the state is “Know r Your!8 fk.nk Week”, sponsored by the South & Carolina Bankers Association, and being participated in by the bank at !•: Laurens and two in this city. An invitation is extended to the people of this community to visit their banking institutions and to bet ter acquaint themselves with many I of the varied services offered. Banks arc the center of business activity of every community, and business would not be able to operate with-1 out such facilities. They are valuable builders of every community and ik-.'irc a close relationship alwrays i with those they are privileged toj serve. This tommunily is fortunate that it has ample banking facilities. Dur-j ing the week you are invited to drop m and gain a better understanding of your bank. Th^ latchstring will be on the outside with a cordial wel- .rome to all who call. Another Health Center It is announced that the construc tion of a new health center in Lau rens has begun to cost approximately $150,000 including equipment. Funds for the expensive building have been provided by the county delegation, appropriations for such centers in lall counties of the stale having been ’made sometime ago from accumutat- -ed state surpluses. The county has three splendid hospitals, one owned and operated by the county, the other two private ly owned and operated in this city. A few years ago a health center was All Fall and Winter Dresses Reduced to V2 Price ■built here at a cost of $15,000, about $15,< funds having bt4«g provided by the txMinty delegation We are informed it is used only one day each week, and then often for only a few hours. With an expeuatve new'center be- £un in Laurens thqfc wiy be two All Fall and Winter Hats At V2 Price Blouses — V2 Price i Fall and Winter Suits At A Big Reduction. Skirts and Sweaters — $1.00 off College Park Suits for Men. At 25% Reduction Men’s Wright Hats MIRAKALL WATERPROOFED $1.00 off 1.50 Resisto Ties at $1.00 1.00 Resisto Ties, 2 for $1.50 Sport Shirts, Sweaters and Trousers 20% off All Sales Cash — No Alterations No Exchanges No Returns Burts Ready-to-Wear Phone 410 West Main St. CUnton, S. C. FEB. 5-10 Your Bank Week > SPONSORED BY SOUTH CAROL! fi A BANKERS ASSOCIATION We Will Be “MHome” To You % w. want you to visit us during KNOW YOUR BANK WEEK. f w# would like you to know your bonk botter ... to $00 behind the $cenes just how your benk work* to serve you ... to see the people who pey check* on your account end record your de- poiitf ... to moot the people who know your signature but who hove never met yow. Otve us the opportunity to know you better wMo you KNOW YOUR BANK BETTER. Cel on us during KNOW YOUR BANK WEEK. Wo wtfl bo "et home" to you end your Irionds. BANK of CLINTON IV ■M New Shipment of Ladies HANDBAGS 1.98 ea., plus tax Latest Styles Colors — Black, Navy, Red, Green, Brown, Grey Special! Ladies Rayon PANTIES 23c pair Colors — Pink and Blue Sizes 5-6 & 7 Ladies New Spring SUITS 12.95 to 16.95 Large Selection Colors—Navy, Pink, Grey, White, Wine, Green, Black and Brown Sizes 10-20, 38-44 100% All Wool Ladies SWEATERS Short Sleeve 1.49 each Colors—White, Rust, Aqua and Green Sizes 34 to 40 LADIES SPECIAL! BLOUSES 1.00 each Values to 4.98 Short and Long Sleeve Colors—White, Pink, Green, Navy and Brown Sizes 32 to 38 Big Saving on Underwear MEN’S SHORTS 49c pair Stripes and Solids Sizes 28 to 44 Athletic Shirts 39c each Sizes 36 to 46 LADIES SPECIAL! BRASSIERES 2 for 1.00 Regular 1.00 each All Styles Rayon and Cotton Sizes 30 to 38 LADIES SPRING TOPPERS 5.95 to 9.95 Beautiful Gabardines Colors, White, Pink, Navy, Green, Blue and Brown Sizes 10 to 18 Closing Out! MEN’S DRESS OXFORDS Cap Toes — Moccasin Toes 4.95 pair Values to 7.95 Sizes 6y 2 to 11 Extra! Extra! GIRLS’ DRESSES 1.00 each Cotton Prints — Solids Fast Colors—Smart Styles Sizes 1 to 6x Ladies A Wonderful Bargain NYLON MATERIAL 1.00 yard 64 in. Wide Colors — White and Pink One Table Of LADIES DRESS SHOES PLAY SHOES OXFORDS 1.79 pair Suede — Leather Colors — Black, Brown Red and Grey Sixes 4^1 to 10 THE ARMY STORE, Inc. Clinton, South Carolina * <1 •w mm ******