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/ Pa** Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE ^ureday^May^l^SM^ I i3Ujp (Eltnton (C^rnnirlr Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ^HRONlCLE PUBUSHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) One Year $2.50, Six Months $1.50 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at 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 they are not of a defamatory natiire. 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 Editorial Association National Advertising Representative: AMERICAN PRESS * ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit. Philadelphia CLINTON. S. C.. THURSDAY. MAY 20. 1954 Blow Against Rights Of States Clear, level-headed thinking is requir- - ed today of tKe iieopte—Smith Carolina and of the entire South. The tradition of segregation of the races in our public schools has been de clared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. It is a momentous decision which goes straight to the root of the Southern pattern of life. Perhaps the verdict was inevitable, in view’ of .the ultra-liberal complexion of this high tribunal in recent years. But the lack of even a single dissenting vote came as a surprise. A close decision had been ex pected, whatever the outcome, because of the tremendous implications inherent in the sudden upsetting of this region’s most zealously guarded custom. The Chronicle urges restraint. These are times of stress, when emotions are highly keyed so there must be thought and deliberation by the people and their lead ers lest any rash action is taken. The Su preme Court decision is a serious blow to the South. It poses many problems, but the South has faced its problems squarely and with wisdom in the past. Its people will do so on this occasion, also. Fortunately, there seems to be time for thoughtful consideration of the problem. The court has set a pattern for caution— even in its upsetting decision—by leaving the way open for a long period of adjust ment. It will hear arguments next fall on when the decision should be carried out. The interval of litigation is expected to ex tend over months, possibly years. It is no time for snap judgment. The problem must be handled by the legislature and new governor at its next session. There is no need to hurry, no necessity for calling a .special legislative session now. Negro pupils—229,000; white schools— 1,160; Negro schools — 1,700; white teachers — 10,500; Negro teachers—7,- UOtf. , South Carolina, with its strong empha sis on its educational program these past four yfears, has shown outstanding, prog ress toward giving these 524,000 pupils of both races a public school system u n- dreamed of by their fathers. This paper hopes that this achievement will not be torn asunder. The court it appears has attempted to legislate instead of interpreting the prior decisions, and has gone against what has been the law of the land for 57 years. If the federal government has the authority to make such a sweeping decision it spells the death of st&tes rights and the states had just as well dissolve their charters when they can’t make laws regulating their own school problems. We stand for fairness to both races, but not their integration. BABSON . . . Discusses Vacant Land By ROGER W. BABSON Baibson Park, Mass., May 20, 1954.—Old houses may now be a saje. Women have gone crazy both over one-storjy houses (ranch type) and over ultra wide skirts. There is a style in houses, like styles in dresses.- Well-built and well-located large houses are now out of style. How long it will bo before women get sensible and buy such houses again is anyone’s guess. Fear of World War III But one thing will always be in style, and that is vacant land—whether small ctiy lots that can be used for parking, or fringe acfeage just outside _ cities and towns. Thus far people have not taken Thfrro hobo luurn 'miwuirnna tiiipgpstiffflft seriously the fear of World War M, but Mm, with as to what action the South should takeT] these •■Evacuation tSayir’ they are beginning to The South Carolina legislature has been 1 “ ve “<• their ren “ <i c,ty h<>us “ ‘ nd bu >' in ^ empowered by the people to abolish the public school system, if necessary, but this would be a bitter blow to progress wfthin the state. ReaTTgnmenFoFschool districts to maintain the status quo while operating within th^ letter of the law has come under consideration. And it is believed that most Negroes, given a voluntary choice, would prefer to attend their own schools. ’ The Chronicle, of course, is opposed to the Supreme Court decision. We believe in the segregation of the races—for the good of the Negroes of our community as well as for the good of the white people. We believe in fair and equal treatment for all. It is admitted that inequities have ex isted in past years, but these are rapidly being eliminated. South Carolinians, pull ing a heavy load of state sales taxes, have directed approximately $100,000,000 to improvement of educational facilities since 1950. A large portion of this has been used to build new Negro school buildings, and in many communities these facilities are now more elaborate than those main tained for?white children. \ Throughout the past decade, the South—white man and Negro working to gether—has made tremendous forward strides. The tw’o races have always work ed in harmony and with mutual respect, except for small groups of extremists on both sides, and all indications have point ed to the Negro’s continued steady prog ress in all phases of society. Segregation protects against the frictions which can arise in this period of transition. The Supreme Court was well aware of the importance of the decision to have de bated it within its council chambers for two years. In striking down the long standing “separate but equal” doctrine first laid down by the court in 1896, it eliminated the precedent which has been cited in all segregation cases since that time and delivered a decisive blow against the rights of states to administer their own local affairs. The present case directly involves school districts in this state, Virginia, Kan sas, Delaware and the District of Colum bia. The Summerton School District of Clarendon County is where the NAACP chose to challenge public school segrega tion in South Carolina. Action began in 1949, gradually moved up through the lower courts and was first argued before the high tribunal in 1952. The judges had both sides appear with further arguments at the fall term of last year. ~ As a matter of interest, here is a run down on the two races in the South Caro lina public school system: Total number of pupils—524,000; white pupils—295,000; surburbs. Some Things Being Overdone Lf World War III threatens, farms outside big cities which cannot, now be sold at a fair price may again come into demand. I, however, am not bullish on all commercial farm land. This especial ly applies to many citrus groves, apple, peach, and other fruit orchards. With the new biig Federal power and irrigation projects, there may be a surplus oif high-priced irrigated lands. Irrigation can be overdone, the same as the building of motels and the manufactur ing of automobiles. We may be approaching a time when there will be too many filling stations and automobile agencies. More consolidations will be witnessed. What About Inflation? In view of what is happening in Indo-China, it now seems as if more inflation is inemvitable. This may be hard on the housewife and those with fixed incomes, but it should help well-located va cant land and certain other real estate. In view of the preferred treatment received during World War II by the owners of business property, some va cant business property may now be a good purchase. Inflation should also help farm crop prices and aid merchants. I am especially bullish on the market prices of the securities of the drug and variety chains. Many of these stocks now yield from 5 per cent to 10 per cent and should benefit from .mild inflation. Too much inflation can harm everybody except the stock brokers, who are foolishly urging inflation along. Taft-Hartley and Inflation I forecast that the proposed legislation. to amend the Taft-Hartley Bill Will remain buried until after the November elections. If it had pass ed Congress as President Eisenhower wanted, it would have made your dollar worth more. If it had passed amended as certain labor leaders wanted, it would have made your dollar worth less. As any action has now been delayed, its present effect on infliation will be nil. Considering all other Congressional legislation to date, I forecast the net result will be mildly in flationary. This should help most land values and all producers. The ultimate consumer, however, will suffer from higher prices. Good minii* pro perties should benefit. Hence, if you are selling vacant land, retain the mineral and oil rights. SCHOOL EDICT CREATES , PROBLEMS IN DIXIE Washington — A momentous Supreme Court edict, that segregation of Negro and white chil dren in public schools is unconstitutional, con fronted the South and Border States today with vast social and economic problems. But an actual end to segregation still is months and perhaps years away. There were those who said it would never come—that by one device or another, the South would get around the Supreme Court decision. But others predicted a peaceful, if gradual, com pliance. The court declared unanimously yesterday that segregation “solely on the basis of race” vio lates the Constitution regardless of whether schools for Negroes appear to be as good as those for whites. The court said segregation of itself deprives Negro children of equal opportunities. The justices tempered the impact of their rul ing by holding off a formal decree to put the de cision into effect. More arguments were order ed for next fall cm how and when the decision should be carried out. pptrRwii OOM NASMVU1E TINMSSd Chemicals Giving Cotton New Family THE WORLDS MOST WIDELY USED DEVOTIONAL GUIDE But thou, when thou prayaat antar into thy closat. and whan thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in sacrat; and thy Father which saaih in sacral shall reward thee openly. (Matthew 6:6.) Read Mat thew 6:5-13. This was the Golden Text in our Sunday school lesson many years ago. One little girl in the class said she did not have to go into a quiet place to pray. She said she could pray while she was walkng down the street or eating her dinner. ’I remember the day when I could talk to my earthly father while we were walking down the street When I needed his help and guid ance, however, we went in a room and closed the door. With the simplicity of little children, we can come to our heaven ly Father. Surely we can always pray, no matter where we are, but the intimate companionship of praying in private binds us closer to Him. We grow in the the knowledge of His <love as we talk with Him. He is ever reedy tb guide us from weakness to strength, from' living for ourselves to living for Him. PRAYER Our Falhsr, Thou dost so tenderly love us. Help us io shut the door on all earthly thoughts and fears. In the silenCk speak to us. for we would know the joy of Thy service, even as did our Master, in whose name we prey. Amen. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY To love God means to pray, to mediate, to seek His counsel, and to love one’s neighbor. Edna Keller, Auditor (Wisconsin) John U. Molpass Passes At Hospital At Advanced Age John W. Wednesday Malpass, morning 80, at died Hays hospital after several years of declining health and a week's critical illness. He was a native of Buncombe county, N. C-, but made his home in this state and county for a number of years. He was a mem- Use of a chemical process Whereby cotton is treated to j*o- duce an entirely new family of fibers has been announced by the Institute of Textile Technol ogy, at Charlottesville, Va. The new fiber, called T-7, has the look, feel, and other char acteristics of ordinary cotton fib er, but also has some added prop erties that make cotton even more versatile. Cotton fiber in the T-7 family has permanent resistance to mildew and bacte ria. Fabric from such fiber will not rot as easily. It will with stand attacks of micro-organsims that ordinarily damage fiber. Rateins Strength The new cotton fiber retains its strength to a greater degree after exposure to heat and mois ture. Fibres in the T-7 family make cotton yam and fabric easier to dye. The fiber is more receptive to all classes of dyes, including acid dyes normally unsatisfac tory on cotton. Grant PotantUlitiM Dr. Jack Compton, technical director of the Institute of Tex- significant of the textile indus try and the nation's economy. “For the first time," Dr. Comp ton says, “textile manufacturers can engineer their own fibers from cotton, using their own equipment, to meet demands of the end product They can build into any textile product marty of the specific properties their customers want.” tile Technology, sees great pos- „ sibilities for the new process, 1 Subscriba To THE CHRONICLE jlllilllllMIllllM ber of Zion Methodist church of Swansea. Mr. Malpass was married, twice. His first wife was Miss Annie Ewing. From this union three sons and one daughter, Claude and Harvey Malpass, both of'this city, Charlie Mal pass and Mrs. J. O. Richbourg, of Columbia, survive; 18 grand children, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. His second marriage was to Mrs. Julia Beauford who sur vives him. He was the last member of his immediate fam ily • Funeral services were con ducted here Thursday afternoon from Bailey Memorial Methodist church by the Rev. David E Miller. Intennent followed in Calvary cemetery, Clinton Mills. “YOU CANT BEAT FUN” Show P We drish to announce that due to circumstances beyond our conrtol the variety show, “You Can’t Beat Fun”— Announced for Thursday and Friday, May 20-21 ? Has Been Postponed We plan to give the entertainment later in August. To merchants who have purchased space in a page ad vertisement planned to appear in The Chronicle today the committee will refund the money, if desired, or ap ply same for the space when the show is given. By Committee Joanna Loyal Order Moose No. 1306 '''■llllllllllilllllllllllliwilioill Joanna Cotton Mills Company JOANNA, SOUTH CAROLINA Takes Great Pleasure In Recognizing - Let’s Feature Cotton in May -A More than .10 per cent of America's population depends upon cotton for a livelihood. Ranging from the farms to the factories and from transportation systems to wholesale and retail out lets, these more than 15 million persons represent the largest segment of American life supported by any one industry or product. Use More Cotton Goods! THIS MESSAGE PRESENTED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY JOANNA COTTON MILLS COMPANY * J MANUFACTURERS OF WINDOW SHADES AND DRAPERY FABRICS JOANNA, SOUTH CAROLINA