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Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, NoTtrtwr 3, 1955 QJljr (£ Union (C^rnnirlr EsUbUshcd 19— PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Or 5 Year $2.50, Six Months $1.50 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Peat Office at Clinton, S. C. f under Act o«f Confresa -March S, 1879 ^ f The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of ita rubecribera 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 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, NOVEMBER 3. 1955 The Community Chest . . . Again! In a report on contributions to date to the Community Chest appearing in the news columns of The Chronicle today, it is shown that only 62 per cent of the goal has been reached. Up to yesterday aftfernoon $8,756 had been contributed or pledged on a total of $14,079 set up in the budget to be raised in the 1955 drive for funds now underway. It is hoped that those who have not con tributed will do so this week. The Community Chest is a united attempt to secure funds for all agencies operating in this area that must get their finances by public subscription. All agencies participat ing have made their requests before the bud get committee Of the Community Chest or ganization and the committee has allocated to each its proportionate share of the total askings. Each performs a service in the com munity that no other agency attempts to perform. The city and community cannot afford to fail in this eminently worthwhile under taking. If residents of the community have been missed by the solicitors in their rounds, call the Chamber of Commerce office — phone 108 — and a representative will get your pledge or contribution. Combat The “Vicious Attacks” Attention is called to an article in today’s paper telling of a proposal by Senator East- land of Mississippi that Southern states es tablish a regional commission to combat “vicious propaganda against the South and its institutions.” Such a proposal is indeed very timely. In fact, it is long delayed. For years it has been the practice of news papers and magazines in other parts of the country, when they could think of nothing else to print, ttT send their reporters to va rious parts of the South to gather material for what they invariably called “A Survey of the South.” So these bright scribes would come and spend two or three days, go back to their desks and turn in stuff that tallied with the preconceived notions of their edi tors. In recent years and months so much of that material has been published, principally in the Northeastern states, that it appears to be the result of a highly organized propa ganda mill. No matter what the motives be hind the diatribes are. it is vicious, libelous and slanderous. And a defense against it is certainly in order. The South cannot hope to present its case in established newspapers and magazines in other areas. All such avenues are closed to material that would present news of the South in a fair and impartial manner. Senator Eastland says: “A method . . . which I earnestly propose is the establish ment of a commission, financed by state and tax exempt private funds, which would meet propaganda with truth; offset falsehoods with fact.” The Senator further says: “Many seg ments of the American press have been in filtrated by agents of the anti-South groups, and these media, including certain radio and television outlets, newspapers, and especially some of the slick magazines, have become willing tools of the propagandists.” Union Defends Free Enterprise The Record, which is the official publica tion of Local 1-2, Utility Workers Union of America, CIO, recently printed a long edi torial opposing public ownership of the elec tric power industry. It pointed out that if it is right for the state to own power plants, it is right for it to own coal mines, steel mills, oil refineries, and just about everything else. Then it made the all-important point in these words: “We have but recently gone through a period which should have a profound effect upon us. We have seen how in Europe govern ments, through seemingly innocuous acts, took over control of industry and business. It was then but a routine measure to control labor. And a dictatorship .was born. From there it was but a simple matter for the dic tator to control religion and education. “It took a devastating and costly w r ar to re awaken us to the fact that the state was cre ated for the people and not vice versa. ... “Was not the monster of the Communist empire created by the philosophy of state ownership? Were not the people of Russia and Asia told that under that kind of philos ophy they would own everything in the state, only to suddenly awaken and find themselves owned by the state? “It is true that we in the light and power field are assuming the brunt of the fight to preserve our traditional free enterprise sys tem wherein working men and women freely organized can bargain to achieve social and economic improvements, rights which are de nied to workers in state owned plants.” Every working man in the country, wheth er or not he belongs to a union, should read, ponder, and remember that. It follows as night follows day that if the state is to domi nate the tools of production, the state must and will dominate those who use the tools. Support For The Private Colleges A short time ago Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) and a group of its affiliates announced the organization of a foundation to Continue and co-ordinate their programs of financial assistance to privately-supportej^ colleges and universities. The foundation has received initial pledges totaling $1,500,000 for 1955. In making the announcement. Standard again stated its belief that the country’s cor porations, as good citizens and in their own interests, should give positive support to the private educational institutions. And it is pleasant to be able to report that more and more corporations, of all kinds and sizes, are doing exactly that. Many of the colleges are in serious financial straits. They must be aided by private contributions if they are to continue to discharge their function—a func tion which is all-important in a free nation. SENSING THE NEWS By THURMAN SENSING Exccutir* Vice President Southern States Industrial Council • ♦♦ eeVeeeWee eeVe eeWeeWeaWeaWeVWeeWeVeeWeeWee'eeWeeWeeWe V NEW ENGLAND—AND ITS FLOODS Having just returned from my first tour of New England—in fact, my first visit to New Eng land—I have come back with some definite im pressions. First, the scenery is marvelous—all that it has ever been painted — in the White and Green Mountains and the Berkshires. Second, it is a courttry of limited natural re sources—one in which only a rugged, thrifty peo ple could survive—and these are characteristics of the native New Englanders. Third, except for a condensation of population in Southern New England and the fact that indus try got started there historically, there is very lit tle reason for any great concentration of industry in that area. In other words, it is not surprising that industry has moved to other parts of the country and new industries have located in other parts of the country in increasing number in re cent years. Fourth, more vigorous action should be taken toward handling flood control in the southern area of New England. Coming back to New York City through western Connecticut 1 not only wit nessed the terrible damage done by floods two months ago but also saw a repitition of this dam age—quite often in the same towns—of the flood that was taking place at the current time. There should be a concerted effort on the part of local, state and federal governments to mini mize the recurrence of any such floods in the fu ture to the greatest possible extent. Many* things might be done. Reforestation and pasturization would help in some cases. Better city planning would certainly help; there is no object in locating factories and stores and homes in the very pathway of flood waters that have been recurring for many years. State cooperation with the federal government in flood control would render the greatest aid. And the greatest cooperation should come from the federal govern ment. It should not attempt to dictate to the states. It should not attempt to impose a social istic electric power industry on New England un der the guise of flood control—as was done in the Tennessee Valley. The New England people—and they are to be admired for it—are by history and tradition basi cally independent and self-reliant. The federal government should provide aid to that area in such a way as to preserve this philosophy. No one objects to the federal government being main ly responsible for flood control in this country— that is natural and logical—so long as it remains flood control. No one objects to electric power being produced incidental to this flood control— so long as it is sold to private enterprise at the dam. In these ways socialism may be avoided. Certainly, federal flood insurance—now being proposed in certain quarters—is not the answer. That is not insurance anyway—it is subsidy and dole. That destroys the initiative and self-reli ance of the individual. Why use any judgment, why be concerned about floods destroying your business or your home if the federal government will bear all the loss? The politicians will holler for it—under the pretense of doing something “for the people.” But the people know that it is their own money that will be used for this purpose. There is too much “aid” of that kind going on in this cdufttry already. It is only political sop. It should be abandoned where already in effect—not extended to other fields. There may be other ways of helping prevent such disastrous foods in the future—and whatever they are, all of them should be considered care fully. Local, state and federal gbvernments should cooperate fully in making an exhaustive sudy of the problem—and then work together wholeheartedly to put the best plan possible into effect. Young And Fifield Lead College Effort In Georgia Synod Two outstanding Atlanta relig ious leaders will head Presbyte rian college’s Diamond Jubilee •Development program in Georgia, President Marsha 1 ! 1 W. Brown an nounced today. They are: H. Lane Young, re tired president of the Citizens and Southern National bank of At lanta, and the Rev. Harry Fifield, pastor of Atlanta’s First Presbyte rian church. Mr. Brown said they had ac cepted the positions of co-chair man for the Synod of Georgia, which shares the control and sup port of Presbyterian college with the Synod of South Carolina. A total of $2,000,000 will be sought in the long-range development program ki the two states—$750,- 000 of this the first year. Earlier, President Brown had an nounced that two prominent Co lumbia men—Joseph Walker, Jr., of the firm Joseph Walker com pany, and the Rev. Fred V. ,Poag pastor of the Shandon Presbyte rian church—will serve as co- chairman for South Carolina. The first phase of the program is scheduled to begin in the home area of Laurens and Newberry counties on November 15. A goal of $250,000 has been set for this initial drive toward the first year’s objective of $750,000. CREDITORS’ IfOTICE All persons having claims against the estate of Marie Gary are hereby notified to file the same duly verified, with the un dersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make pay ment likewise. CRAIG GARY, Administrator Oct. 28, 1955 3c-w-N-17 NOTICE, FISHERMEN! Fishing Champion EDDIE WOOD Will Be At YARBOROUGH OIL COMPANY 415 WEST MAIN STREET Thursday, November 10th From 10 A. M. to 5 P. M, Mr. Wood will put on casting exhibitions and will be glad to answer all questions on Spinning, Fly or Bait Casting. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO SEE THESE EXHIBITIONS 1 Drawing for FREE door prizes in the after noon. You do not have to be present to win. Just drop by during the day and register. YARBOROUGH OIL CO. 415 WEST MAIN STREET FREE! Thursday-Friday-Saturday Only NOVEMBER 3-4-5 One Pair First-Quality 51 Gaage, 15 Denier - NYLON HOSE - REG^l.35 RETAIL VALUE with every pair of ladies’ shoes priced $7.95 & up See Our Fine Selection Of Beautiful PENAU0 Casuals “Sylvan” by Penaljo Black or Brown Suede $10.95 Other nationally-advertised lines: POOTFLAIR, TROYLINGS, RED CROSS, TEE GEEZ, HEYDAYS for ladies; FREEMAN for men; POLL PARROTT for children. MILTON'S “Laurens’ Most Modern Shoe Store” E. Side Square Laurens, S. C. Telephone 8B3 MEMIVS KIHEI SUES SMtSH MHIHE REGOSK Biggest October in Mercury history starts the big move to THE BIG hfl On September 29th THE BIG M—the new 1956 Mercury—was unveiled for the first time in dealers’ showrooms. By November 1st, actual sales figures indicated immediate, overwhelming public acceptance far greater than in any previous » first month following the introduction of a new Mercury model. It’s still another new all-time rec ord month for one of the fastest growing cars in automotive history. Come in now—see why so many people are making the move to THE BIG M. CHECK THE BIG M'S LEADERSHIP FEATURES! • New 225-hp SAFETY-SURGE V-8 enginet • New high in usable power for pickup, passing, hill-climbing • Ten big, new Safety-Engiii6ered features • Exciting, new Flo'Tone color styling • 13 glamorous new models, including a whole fleet of low-silhouette hardtops • New, wider price range • Consistently higher resale value Cm. 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