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tr- T Paiie Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, June 18, 1953 Jtjp (Eltntnn Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant Published Every Thursday By THE CHROmCLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $2.50 - Six Months $1.50 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C., under Act of Congress March 3, 1879. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when thev are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not'be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. MEMBER: SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EUITORIAL ASSOCIATION Tito Says Nation Will Never Trust Russians 100% Pazin, Yugoslavia, June 14. — President Tito said today this coun try would welcome resumption of the Russians, ‘but never again will ! we trust them 100 per cent.” Almost five years after the So- ! viet-dominated cominform ousted 'Yugoslavia from its Eastern Euro pean Communist Alliance, Tito told , a mass meeting which officials estimated was attended by 80,000 that the West need not fear the i chance of this country’s return toj the Kremlin’s camp. “We do not change as the windj blows,’ he cried. The mass meeting was called to. mark the 10th anniversary of thej liberation of the Istrian Peninsula from the Axis occupiers of World! War 11. . Baldwin Attends Ford Anniversary Banquet W. C. Baldwin of Baldwin Motor company, wa$ among 500 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers and mem bers of their families from the two Carolinas who, were guests yester day in Charjotte of Ford Motor Co. at a Fortieth Ahiversary banquet in the Radio Center. Similar din ners are being held in 33 cities in the United States, one of the high lights of the company’s anniversary to honor their dealers as guests of honor. A feature of the program was the premiere of the company’s film, “The American Road,” which portrays the growth of Ameica during the last fifty years Subscribe To The Chronicle See Film Demonstration' J. Leland Young and son, Jimmy, were in Atlanta last week for the first demonstration of “Cinema- scope,” shown on a wide screen pro cess creating both depth and reality. They saw parts of several new Aims which were shown on the 50 ft. wide screen. WE DO ALL KINDS OF PRINTING —EXCEPT BAD CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Say— “I SAW IT IN THE CHRONICLE” Thank Ton National Advertising Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia CLINTON. S. C.. THURSDAY, JUNE 18. 1953 The Two Leaders Governor Byrnes has appointed - a special committee to make a study of the traffic problem in the state n the hope of improving condi tions and putting a cheek to the number of accidents and deaths oc curring on the highways. This is the most serious problem we are today confronting. What their report will be we do not know. We do know the two leading causes of automobile acci dents—speeding and driving under the influence of intoxicating bev erages. Put an end to these two highway menaces and we will to a large extent put an end to our dis graceful highway carnage. The Big Question The inability of the Supreme Court to rule on the five school seg regation cases, heard last December, raises the big $64 question, what will it do when it makes up its mind? A re-argument has been set for next October. This decision, following one postponement after another, indicates that the court is either bidding for more time or is deeply divided with a majority of the justices unable, to agree either to sustain' the heretofore announced position of the court, or to overrule it. The decision plainly, there fore, can go either for or against segregation. Court decisions cannot change the traditions arid customs of ItTff Southern people who are the best friends the colored people possess, and 90 per cent or more of them know 'it. Regardless of the long overdue decision whatever is to be done in this state rests ultimaely with the Geiyeral Assembly with wise planning and studying need ed. The paramount issue of the Negro agitator spokesmen is not equalizing of school facilities but racial equality in general anri breaking down all precedent in seg regation which eve’ry informed per son knows is best for both rdees. // // An Unsung Hero Father’s’ Day was founded in 1910 by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, of Spokane, Wash., to honor fathers everywhere. A look at the calen dar and you will see that Sunday is ‘Hi-’’ a—4—th f - first day of summer. The ancient Greeks were first to honor thei'r fathers with a special holiday. Actually it was the spring time festival dedicated to Zeus, father of the gods. But after the pagan ritual ended, it was custom ary to present human fathers with gifts, usually a cluster of ripe grapes. Probably the oldest tribute to a father we are told is a clay tab let written by Elmesu, a Babylon ian, about 2,600 years BC. It be- seeched the gods to grant his father • good health and enduring days.” Today, of course, heartfelt wish es are conveyed by colorful Fath er's Day greeting cards, instead of clay tablets, and with gifts and let ters expressing love and apprecia tion from sons and daughters, be ginning often with the little ones. King Phillip of Macedonia, spent his life training the invincible ar mies with which his son, Alexan der the Great, conquered the world in early BC days. Johann Strauss wrote over 400 beautiful waltzes, including “The Blue Danube.” But 19th century "Vienna also loved and honored his father, an inspiring symphony con ductor, and his two brothers, who were well known composers, too. In America the second president, John Adams, was also the father of the sixth president, John Quincy Adams, and a Boston merchant, Junius Spencer Morgan, opened a brokerage office in 1854 .that be came the world’s most powerful fi nancial firm under his soiv John Pierpont Morgan. General Douglas MacArthur once wrote: "By profession 1 am a sol dier and take pride in that fact. But I am prouder, infinitely proud er, to be a father. A soldier de stroys in order to build. fThe fath er only builds, never destroys.” Mark Twain expressed his senti ments from a devoted son’s view point: “When I was a lad of 14 I thougnt my father very ignorant, but by the time I had reached 21 I was amazed to find how much the old man had learned in seven short years.” Jane Addams, beloved social worker, remarked after Mother’s Day began: “Poor father has been left out in the cold. It would be a good thing if he had a special day that would mean recognition of him.” So much for ancient observances and founding of Father’s Day 43 years ago by a loving, devoted daughter, and expressions of appre ciative sentiment by noted men and women beginning back with the Greeks and coming on up to the present time. The idea of “His” day started out as a joke. Folks said it was just another day set aside and popular ized for its commercial appeal. But that was not true for it has rapidly grown from that beginning in senti ment and interest though it has not, and never will—rival in observance with Mother’s Day which sets the month of May apart. Father has had many and varied experiences as he has journeyed down the road. These experiences have brought him joy, happiness, and great satisfaction, and often times they have also brought h,im disappointment, reverses, hardships, heartaches and sorrow. He has had his red and black letter days. If he has been a true father, his chief concern has been his family* the growth, development and home , and when a son or daughter has gone the way ward way—as so many do in this turbulent age—it has brought him l deep hearache. When Dad looks on the calendar ! Sunday and reads—many__items he sees in tije newspapers—he will know that it is “His” day if his sons and daughters are thoughtful of him. He won’t do any bragging or make any fuss about it. He will ! just go along in his usual routine work if he is a faithful father. He | has been through many uncertain, difficult times, and most of them have been about hj.s family, but he has held his chin up and^weutherod' the storm. Many a time in the past he has taken a licking, and may be called upon to take others. Of tentimes he has gone to bed wor ried, discouraged, feeling bad and probably couldn't sleep, but he has awakened smiling in the morning !r?Td~started back at his job like a man. Certainly that kind of a Dad and provider is entitled to some special honor and recognition. Dad won’t say much about his day, but down in his soul he will do a lot of thinking. If there are gifts fo him of course they will be appreciated. But the evidence that comes to him from his family that he is loved, appreciated and re spected will make him happier than the family will ever know. He will be spurred on with new courage, new hope, and his heart will be warmed to overflowing. With all Of his shortcomings, “Dad” is the family’s “unsung hero”—a great champ. Waldo Martin Case Postponed The case of E. Waldo Martin of Laurens, indicted for murder in the death of Sims O. Douglas, was con tinued last week on motion of the state. Solicitor W. T. Jones an nounced that relatives of Douglas had employed an attorney at the last miuute to assist in the prosecu tion and that the attorney had ask ed for continuance to allow him time for preparation. Former So licitor Hugh Beasley of Greenwood, later said that he was the attorney referred to by the solicitor. Guy Blakely To Attend Engineers Summer Camp Cadet Guy S. Blakely, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Blakely of this city, a civil engineer student at The Citadel, is one of 22 cadets who will attend the ROTC summer camj) at the Engineer Center, U. S. Army, Fort Bel voir, Va., for a six-weeks intensive field training schedule from June 21 to July 31. Cadet Blakely is an active mem ber of the student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engin eers and the Society of American Engineers. He will graduate in June, 1954. PENNEYlS ALWAYS' MRS! QUALITY! FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 21st _ ) says BING (IK Penney', FATHER OF THI . - X-.-^>>.<%».\vliwiT<i»,<lJ<tfi:^i>OiaO»:»>>Vn:i ..V.V.V<v. .% ,v,vA\*»VA .SVeVWVSWt*. .v.VAP.- S Xn v .\ • 1 V BRIGHT NEW Gift Ties 98c You’re sure to find ex actly the tie to please Dad on Father’s Day among Penney’s big as sortment ! Bright new patterns! Old favorites! You’ll find them all at Penney’s. Shcrp now for best selection! mV: ;V 1 -fm 1 yk -A, t—r ijzt- SHEDS WRINKLES! m sag.- Acetate-Rayon-Nylon CORD SLACKS THRIFT PRICED AT ONLY... Insure your summer ccmfort! Ease into a pair of thrifty cords and keep cool! Choose blue or brown, sizes 28-42. Ribbed acetate-rayon BROADCLOTH SHIRTS You’d expect to pay much more for fine ribbed broadcloth shirts like these! They come in a selection of hand wash able light colors and deep shades! S-M-L-XL. Bluol Tan! Groan! Gray! Matxal Whlta! 1_ • • :#:• I m yy # Famous TOWNCRAFT White Shirts 2.98 Now . . for Father’s Day . . give Dad fine quality Towncraft dress shirts in the collar style he pre- f e r s ! Choose regular, spread, tab or eyelet col lars. They all have col lars and cuffs that wear as long as the high count shirt body. 14-17. NO-IRONING! \ mmmi. > I lM-zWx} : 7 :y & m ! Lustrous Acetate-rayon PLISSE SHIRTS Your choice of six tasteful now colors! Luxurious plisse shirts designed with your sum mer comfort in mind. Styled with comfortable short sleeves, two flap pockets. S-M-L-XL. Combed cotton leno MESH SPORT SHIRTS a Sanforixodt for . lasting fit! • 6 vat-dyad colors to choose from! They’re terrific... the way they keep you comfortably cooler on even the hottest summer days! 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