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Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE I ■ * i r » • ultf* (Elinton (Etprottirlr Estobltahed 19— WILSON W HARRIS, Editor and PubUher HARRY C. LAYTON, Aaaiatant PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) — One Year $2.50, Six Month* $1.50 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Poat Office at Clinton, S. C., under Act of Conereaa March S, 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 polish letters of general interest when they 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 Editorial Association National Advertising Representative: AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit. Philadelphia CLINTON. S. C„ THURSDAY. JUNE 2, 1955 Voccine Program Bungled We must all agree that the handling of po lio vaccinations, following the Dr. Salk dis covery, has been poorly handled and bungled up. and that it will doubtless take years to undo the harm done to the program. Now the problem has become political and already Truman and would-be president Stevenson, are attempting to make it a political issue in the approaching presidential election. Its ' handling should be left entirely in the hands of medical men rather than politicians. Dr. Salk says the “fog is lifting,” that gov ernment has just turned effective control of the polio vaccine safety over to the polio ex perts, as it should do. This means at long last the vaccine situation seems about to get off the ground. For the past five weeks after the discovery announcement was made what have we seen ? Confusion spelled in capital letters. It began when a number of children inoculated with vaccine produced by the Cutter Laboratories came down with paralythic polio. The Public Health Service, responsible for ensuing the safety, potency and purity of drugs, banned all Cutter vaccine, and properly so, and start ed a series of tests to see whether it might somehow have contained live polio virus. Then came the sequence of stops and starts on the whole vaccination program causing more concern and confusion. There came as surance also from the Public Health Service that the vaccine was safe in theory, sugges tions being made that something had gone wrong in practice, and this created a wave of fright, naturally among the public and pa rents. Government was put under heavy pressure from all sides to make a. drastic change in the handling of the Salk vaccine. Last week there was a development which brought home the scientists’ criticisms. Fi nal tests were made and as a result a per manent committee of government was named, including Dr. Salk, to take over work ing responsibility for the testing and release of the vaccine. It is now expected that rapid progress will be made in getting the vaccine to the public, based to a large extent on the major problem of distribution. This shift means that the prospect is for a voluntary system of distri bution, and if all concerned abide by priori ties set up children in the most suspectibje age groups will get the vaccine first, and even so not all of them can get it this summer. It will be good news that resumption of vaccinations is to be made and that no unsafe vaccine will be allowed to get into circulation. This means we hope there will be no more bungling. The only safe policy to follow is the advice of specialists, recommendations of family doctors and state and county health officials. forced edict they will lose more than the Whites in many ways. We view the decision with apprehension because we know it carries the possibility of race strife. We are for fairness to both races with good but separate schools for the Ne groes on a non-discriminary basis. The decision is not one based on law. The nine members of the high court, seven Dem ocrats and two Republicans, cannot abolish accepted Southern tradition and customs of both races by such an order. They are under a delusion when they think they can. Favors Foreign Travel Senator Olin Johnston has just returned from a flying trip to Europe at the expense of taxpayers, and left on the trip only a few days after he voted against the administra tion’s bill to stimulate foreign trade. He stat ed from his office that he would be in Europe attending to post office and civil service and judiciary committee business. W’hat the hearings and investigations work might con cern, was not stated, the trip coming as sur prising news to those who had heard the sena tor attack “internationalist” and tariff “ex perts operating in secret in Geneva, Switzer land” during the debate on the tariff bill. Though the South needs markets overseas for its surplus farm crops, Johnston was the only Southern senator who voted against the trade bill. Much is heard of his important chairman-1 ship of the post office committee, and he has; lambasted the FTesident for vetoing a postal pay increase. His chief concern there of course, is the gaining of political support when he goes up for re-election next summer. There are post office appointments “pigeon holed” in his committee, yet he seems little concerned about clearing the appointments and improving postal service. So it will be seen the Senator fights foreign: trade but not foreign travel—for himself at taxpayers expense. A favorite answer by many politicians, in cluding Senator Johnston when asked a hot question is “no comment.” It will be recalled that a bill was recently introduced in Con gress by the Senator which is preventing gov ernment from deporting a Kansas City dope peddler. And when asked how he justified such action against this notorious person, his reply was “no comment.” Those two words hide a lot of sought explanation. I know whom I bmv boliovod and am porsuadad that Ha is ablo to ksap that which I have committed unto Him against that day. (II Timothy 1:12.) Road II Tim othy 1:1-13. “God is no respecter persons.” His promises are to all peo ples. regardless of color, race, or creed. We have seen those whose bodies are racked with pain—those who appear to have been robbed of this world’s goods and pleasures. Many of them we have discov ered to be steadfast in their faith in God and happy in the know ledge that Christ grants them sufficient grace to bear their suffer ings. I remember sitting by the bedside of an aged womaq nearing the end of her life’s journey. Her poorly furnished bedroom and her worn hands and broken body gave evidence of a life in toil and suf fering. In talking to her about her soul, I remarked, 'The greatest thing in life is being prepared for death.” She smiled, looked up ward through blinded eyes, and answered: “I stay that way.” It is a blessed consolation to know that through faith we can in herit eternal life if we believe on the Lord and keep His command ments. PRAYER O Lord, we thank The* for the assurance of eternal life through Thy Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to live in the faith that at the end of this life a "crown of right eousness" is laid up for evaryone who loree Thee. In Jeeus* name. Amen. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” F. Clyde Bedsaul. Physician (Virginia) Thwitoy, J—e 2> IH* (Laurens county is included in the ones that topped their quotas. Robert T. Black of this city is the county chairman. The credit for this outstanding campaign goes to toe volunteers, according to Mr. ptates. He says, ‘The credit for this remarkable campaign goes to the more than 2,000 volunteer workers who have given of their time and talents to aid the 'Easter Seal society throughout every county in South Carolina. Special thanks also are due the South Carolina Restaur ant association and its able presi dent, W. C. Hunter of Georgetown for sponsoring "Coffee Day for Crippled Children’ statewide. A. L. M. Wiggins, Hartsvilla, state president, also expressed ap preciation by saying, “We began the 1905 campaign with enthus iasm, confidence and the determi nation to achieve a success that is worthy of the great cause that has demanded our services. He added, "The needs in South Carolina and opportunities to bring hope and health and the joy of useful living to many South Caro lina children constitute a chal lenge to every officer of the so ciety, to every worker for crip pled children and for every warm hearted citizen of (South Carolina whose cooperation was essential to the success of the campaign. “To our state Easter Seal chair man, Jeff B. Bates, and to all of these workers wo say Thank You* for a splendid job. Not only will the society be able to continue Us outstanding service program but additional funds will be on hand for additional services to care for unmet needs of the crippled and handicapped in our state.” X - » factor of decentralziation will greatly Mnefit small communi ties. The big cities are getting more vulnerale to war dangers, labor troubles, and high costs. Corporations are finding it eas ier to raise money for capital ex penditures in the small cities, rather than the large cities. In the end,. bankers and investors determine locations. Rsal Estate Values I forecast that the prices of their crops j classed soon after have been ginned. S. A. Williams, Clemson exten sion ginning specialist, points out that under the terms of the Smith-Doxey program, enacted in 1937, new singn-ups are re quired each year. Groups of producers organized to promote the improvement of cotton, who meet certain requirements, are eligible for the classing and market news service. The class- the stocks of companies with all 1 ing service enables farmers to their assets in big, vulnerable know the exact grade and staple cities may decline; while those of their cotton, with their asset? in small, safe ; Instructions and applications cities may not. My belief is that . for grower groups will be avail- downtown real estate values in ! able at county agents’ offices some of the large cities may be and at cotton classing offices of at their peak, but that in smaller the Agricultural Marketing Ser- cities such real estate is still a vice. Deadline date for filing ap- purchase. In addition to the fac- plications in South Carolina is tors above, let me remind read- August 1. ers of the curse of the automo- | In addition to Mr. Williams, bile and the downtown parking ( members of a committee to re problem in large cities. Good .view the applications filed for roads, however, are helping the cotton classification in this state small cities, which should profit at Hugh A. Woodle, leader, by President Eisenhower’s pro- agronomy work, and E. C. Tur- posal for expending $101 billion ner, conservationist, of the Clem for good roads. | son Extension Service. Workers in the smaller cities have a high character, are in telligent, and may give more thought to the ultimote consum- ( ^ er. Owing to the lower cost of $ ea | Campaign living in the smaller cities, there r ® are fewer labor troubles where mnaagement is reasonable. La bor has less turnover in these smaller cities where manage ment is reasonable. TO AVOID THE HANDICAPS MENTION ED ABOVE, THE LARGE CIT IES SHOULD GET SOLIDLY BEHIND THE NEW FEDERAL “URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.” JUST RECEIVED 130 New Pianos IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A PIANO BE SURE TO SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION BEFORE YOU BUY LESTER From $495 to $1,295-Have What Every Fine Piano Must Have Durability This County Tops Quota Easter The 1955 Easter Seal campaign in South Carolina has already top-, iped the state-wide quota of $140,- 000, according to Jeff B. Bate?,. state Easter Seal chairman. Over I $142,000 has been reported to state headquarters, according to Mrs. T. Jackson Lowe, state executive di rector, with several county reports as yet incomplete. TEN YEAR GUARANTEE Every Lester Piano .Carries a Full Ten Year Factory Warranty WE ALSO HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF FACTORY REBUILT MIRROR PIANOS WITH BENCHES WHICH BEGIN AS LOW AS- $ T. E. Jones & Sons FURNITURE WE GIVE S & H GREEN STAMPS % The Supreme Court Decree At long last, after more than a year of con sidering the red hot issue of school integra tion, the Supreme Court on Tuesday handed down its final decision. It ruled that segrega tion of the races in public schools was un constitutional, In the implementing decree the judges took the practical view that no specific date should be set but that segrega tion should be ended as soon as feasible, tak ing local conditions into account. This means that the far feaching problem must be work ed out gradually. ^ , The Court fixed no deadline and ordered no specific national procedure for the historic and delicate task w'hich was about all the South could hope for. This means that feder al district courts are directed to see that the process starts promptly and continues with reasonable speed, giving full weight to vary ing local conditions and multiplied obstacles that must be confronted. This newspaper has always opposed inte gration of races in public schools. The orig inal decision outalwing segregated public schools resulted from minority agitation. In many sections, including this state, this final ruling will touch off an ere of litigation that has the possibility of delaying the advent of integrated classes for years, probably a gen eration. There are many in the North who say the Southern people will accept race integration without protest or methods of evasion. They are dead wrong, so are the Negro leaders who have been fighting for and demanding a_ speedy compliance to the decree of inte grated schools. The overwhelming majority of the Negro people.in the South are op posed to integration in schools or churches. They know the White people are their friends, that the races have lived through the years together in harmony, and that by such a BABSON Discusses Small Cities By ROGER W. BABSON New York City, June 2—I am writing this from Room 15T on the fifteenth floor of the Waldorf Astoria overlooking New York City. I have sup plemented my fears by talks with leading authori ties. I am told that what I see from this window will some day be destroyed; but it is very hard for me to accept. I Like All Cities I like small cities. This is nothing against large cities. Both have their usefulness. In fact, large cities usually have some great national ad vantage such as nearness to water power, like Buffalo, or Minneapolis; or location at the junc tion of two rivers, like St. Louis, or at the outlet of a river, like New Orleans; or having a won derful harbor, like New York. Nothing can pre vent such fortunately located cities from always being great, even if vulnerable. But today, I want to tell you why I like small cities. The H-Bomb and guided missiles will* postpone World War III; but Scripture! teach that there will be at least one more war some day; and it will be the worst one of all. Just now, much is appearing in newspapers and magazines re garding the prospects for peace. Civil Defense has never taken hold; and it is very difficult to interest people in it at present. It seems to me that England, France, and Russia are lulling us to sleep with their “Big Four Conference.’ What About Uranium? ' Now speculators are crazy about uranium as an agent which will be switched to peace uses and thus protect the United States from the H-Bomb. Without doubt uranium has many useful possi bilities; but these discussions will soon be for gotten as the American people have very short memories. However, the world supply of uran ium is very large and is well scattered throughout the leading nations and their possessions. Certainly, most nations will be making H- Bombs which can be used for “blackmailing” pur poses and for attempting to get what they want without World War III. All the above will result in further inflation and continued high taxes. Some day one of these “blackmailing” threats may be “called” and some large cities will be bombed. Then several million innocent citizens in these cities could be killed. Small Ciltes To Grow Rapidly All the above could result in continued move ment of families and industries out of the large cities into the smaller communities. These small cities—when located not too near a big city— should have a great future. Many young people will prefer to live in one M these smaller com munities, both from a safety standpoint and also to profit by their growth. Decentralization of industries is also under way. Few manufacturing plants in the big cities are enlarging within those cities; they are build ing supplemental plants in smaller places. This EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MEET The executive board of the Women-of-the-Church of the First Presbyterian church will be held on Tuesday morning, June 7, at 10 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Fran cis Blalock, instead of Monday afternoon. Cotton Improvement Groups Should File Applications Early South Carolina cotton im- provement associations have been reminded by the Agricul tural Marketing Service to file applications early for its free classing and! market news ser vice. Growers who file applica tions early will be assured of getting their cotton officially WRESTLING One Night Tournament 8 — MATCHES — 8 OR MORE —with— ANGELO MARTINELLI BABE Z AH ARIAS DICK DUNN BILL CANNY WALTER SIROIS EDDIE MALONE PETE MANIGOFF CHARLIE KEENE JOHNNIE HEIDMAN An Elimination Contest Matching For Partners SATURDAY JUNE 4 — 8 P. M. w r w n n r * r .’il..Milan ;;h!al arenai LC_-I — i i ■ i ■ i ■ i ■ ■ n-rri ~ k ~T~r"rrT-rr-rrrr^r^rrrrr-rr-rr‘rr-^r^r*‘#‘#-f-f‘f i ~ ... 10 POINTS for Effective Advertising The South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce has forwarded to retail merchants and others in its member ship throughout the State 'TEN POINTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING" which have brought a high measure of sue- cess, prosperity and profit to a big retailer who spends a large portion of his advertising appropriation in good newspaper copy. THE RETAILER’S 10 POINTS ARE: 1. Advertise regularly. Every issue of the paper takes my story to its readers. % 2. I make every ad look like mine. Years ago I adopted a distinctive style and have stuck to it. I use plenty of white space; my ads are never hard to read. 3. I put into newspaper advertising a definite proportion of my gross sales. I fix this at the beginning of the year. My rule is to make it 3 per cent of the previous year’s gross, with more if special conditions justify it. 4. I brighten my ads with frequent illustrations—either humorous or practical. 5. I am careful never to over-emphasize. When I make claims, I back them up with reasons. Then when I really have an unusual bargain people believe me when I “whoop ’er up a little.’* 6. I think advertising all the time. I buy goods that will advertise well. ’ # • ''A- A ’ 7. I get good displhy for my ads by seeing that the copy is in the newspaper office in.plenty of time. I do this by having a definite hour to write the copy. i 8. Whenever possible, I carry nationally advertised goods that are advertised in my home paper. I fea ture them. Sometimes they give me a smaller mar gin than fly-by-night concerns, bat I find that I sail faster and make more money in the end, besides pleasing more customers. 9. I always plan my window and counter displays to link np with my newspaper advertising. Each helps the other. 10. My salespeople back up my advertising. They often help with suggestions for it, and I try to see to it that they always read it. CONSISTENT RESULTS USE - The Chronicle 4 An AAA Newspaper Everybody Reads”