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The Character Of A Nation Some time ajro an economic organization listed a series of reasons for confiderice in the future of this country.. ' One reason is the gn?wth of population— it has doubled in 50 years and 4 million in fants arrive yearly. Another is more jobs— estimates say the 1975 figure will be 22 mil lion ahead of today’s. Another is family in come, which now runs to $<5,000 a year after t;\xes, and is expected to pass $7,000 by 1975. Another is more production — it has been doubling every 20. years. Another is more needs—according to the economists, in the comparatively near future we will need $500 billion worth of new schools, new highways, new homes, new durable equipment. So it goes, down the list of confidence- breeding factors. They are certainly impres- sive. Hut they are all. naturally, material. None of them will mean much unless values of w hat we call a spiritual nature are Added and maintained. For instance, it is ' possible for the most ruthless dictatorship on earth to produce striking material progress. But the people, no matter how great the output of farms and factories, still are slaves. They still get only what their masters decree. They do what they are told, on pain of brutal punish ment The material achievements which every one expects for this country in the future will have meaning only if the people remain free. The character of a nation cannot be meas- ured by the standard indices of production and distribution ami the rest. It is measured in the pride, the self-reliance, and the inde- pendence of its people. Its Epitaph- “Obligations Ignored” We hear much of what the last Congress did. But a big story is what it didn’t do. David Lawrence dealt with that in W late column in which he said that the 85th Con gress "had by its inaction and failure to deal .with vitally needed legislation turned out to be the w’orst in a half century.” Mr. Lawrence cites a numl>er of diverse legislative areas in which Congress failed to discharge its responsibility. It did nothing "to stop the drift in federal finances toward in flation and bankruptcy.” It passed no laws to curb communist infiltration, or to punish those who openly preach the overthrow of our government by force—laws made neces sary by United States Supreme Court deci sions. It passed no laws to prevent usurpa tion of basic rights by the federal govern ment—laws also made necessary by United States Supreme Court decisions. And it did nothing to stop labor racketeering and gang sterism, or to control labor union monopolies. The bills that Congress did pass, Mr. Law rence goes on, "were of financial benefit largely to special voting groups and, while some of the measures were meritorious, they do not by any means off-set the major fail ures.” Economy was a forgotten word. The dangers and abuses that Congress failed to act upon—for purely political reasons in many cases—cannot be endured much longer. The hope is that the public temper is approach ing the boiling point, and that a massive weight of public opinion will force the next Congress to recognize its obligations to all the people instead of just pressure groups and treasury looters. Eat Food The sale of food supplements constitutes “one of the largest and most lucrative con fidence games in history.” Thus writes Jos eph N. Bell in Today’s Health, the American Medical Association’s magazine of general circulation. Some 5U,tXX) door-to-door salesmen are selling these supplements, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Their sales, coupled with those of other distributors, come to a hefty $600 million a year, and 10 million Americans are their victims. Ami the list of wares is long—a survey made by the American Dietetic Association turned up some 200 “food fads and fantasies” now in circulation. These supplements are represented as sure- cures for disease. Mr. Bell cites one case, which drew a guilty verdict in federal court, where the seller claimed his supplement was an effective treatment for 22 ailments — cancer, dialietes and multiple sclerosis among them. The supplements come in various forms— pills, pellets, powders, etc. They contain, Mr. Bell says, vitamins and minerals which can be obtained in any reasonable diet. Then, an additional "mysterious ingredient" is gener ally claimed. This, he writes, is usually noth ing more than combinations of ordinary de hydrated vegetables and plants. The supplements are expensive. Mr. Bell tells of a young mother with four hungry pre-school children with no food in the house and no money. But she had a bottle of a sup plement—bought for almost $20. The supplements are also expensive in a much more important coin than money-- health. The president-elect of the AMA says: "The damage caused by house-to-house ho kum can be great. This is particularly true when patients with diseases of the nerves, blood, liver, kidneys, heart, or digestive tract neglect proper medical treatment in the hope they tan find a cure in a capsule. .” The salesmen of these supplements have an assorted group of arguments. They tell pros pective customers, for instance, that most disease is due to improper diet; that certain types of cooking utensils are harmful to foods; that processing and cooking removes nutritional values, and so on and so on. All such claims have l>een exhaustively investi gated and have been disproved. Mr. Bell ends his revealing article with this paragraph: "ITotection of food by industry' and by law is excellent, and the foods avail able at your local grocery store are not only attractive and flavorsome but are also com pletely adequate to supply all of your nutri tional needs. Eat sensibly, eat intelligently, eat economically—and for goodness sake eat FOOD.” Babson Discusses The Copper Situation Cape Town, South Africa. Nov. 6—Let me first dis cuss the copper industry of Africa, which is now its most stable activity. The world copper industry is currently in the doldrums. This fact, plus the red metal’s economic importance to the United States, impels me to make a study of the situation Here are the highlights. PRODUCTION PICTURE The U. S. has long been the wwld’s leading copper producer, although its percentage of the world total has declined in recent years. The production pattern,; however, has been quite irregular. Output topped 1.000,000 tons for the first time in 1929 The depres-j sion low of 225,000 tons was set in 1933. A record high , of 1,117,580 tons was turned out in| 11956: last year’s total was 1,081,000' | tons World smelter production, over a | long period, has trended fairly I steadily upward, and at a rapid J pace in recent years from 3,076,- [ 730 tons in 1950 to 4.111.934 tons ; n 1956. Africa is the free world's second largest producer, with the bulk of output concentrated in Rho- R<*ee» w ruhsoa desia and the Belgian Congo. 1 have great faith in the African producers. Africa is a vast storehouse of raw materials that will be invaluable in the economic war we are engaged in with Russia Chile ranks third in copper production: Canada fourth COPPER’S SHIFTING SUPPLY-DEMAND RATIO For many years the United States was more than self-sufficient in copper. World War II changed that situation. Zooming consumption, which hit a high of 1,641.550 tons in 1941. necessitated heavy imports to fill the deficit arising from wartime demand. Our U S copper needs have held at high levels in most of the post-war years, reflecting pent-up consumer de mand for goods of all kinds, outbreak of the Korean W’ar in June 1950. and a high level of industrial ac tivity The red metal was in stringent supply practi cally from the beginning of World War II until early 1956 Since then. U. S. supplies from domestic, Afri can and other foreign sources have exceeded require ments The current copper surplus reflects the recent rapid expansion in world production of the metal and the de cline in business and industrial activity, particularly ir. the United States I see little at the moment pointing to a major recovery in U. S. copper demand unless a naval war develops with China over the Formosa situ ation I am bullish, however, about the longer-term prospects World industrialization seems destined to ex pand at an accelerating pace in the years ahead Cop per needs abroad will follow suit. As I look into the fu ture. I am more concerned about too little copper than to much Much more could be mined here in Africa. The following three African coppers are listed on the New York Stock Exchange: American Metal Climax Rhodesian Selection Trust. Roan Antelope. For early profit, however. I now prefer our own Phelps Dodge A GLANCE AT PRICES Copper, like many world commodities, is extremely sensitive price-wise A depression low of five cents a pound fof electrolytic copper at New York was made in 1933 In February, 1956. the met#! hit a 90-year high of 46c a pound. The average yearly price In 1954 was 29.82c: in 1955, 37 39c: in 1956, 41.87c; and in 1957 29.99c. The recent U. S. price of 29c would seem to dis count the bearish factors, especially since the value: of the dollar has been more than halved since 1939 Although I do not expect copper prices to go soar ing soon, I do look for them to strengthen further as the supply-demand imbalance undergoes additional correction. This may take a little more time. The re- [ cent upping of the U. S. import duty will act as a bulwark, and a resumption of government stockpiling cannot be entirely ruled out. Of one thing I am cer- tain: Over the next decade or so, copper prices will be considerably higher than they are today and Africa will be a gainer. PC Faces Injuries With Citadel Game Coming Saturday ^ If you don't think 13 is an unlucky number, just * a s k Presbyterian Coach Frank Jones He counts 13 men on the injured list as he polish es off Ijis gridmen for their Satur day clash with The Citadel. Hard luck even invaded his coach ing staff this week, when Assistant Coach Clyde Ehrhardt went down with influenza. Leg injuries have been the big problem They have hit four first unit players, including three of the four backfield starters, and seven boys rfthe second and third string. With the Blue Hose quick thinking attack forces thus crippled, Coach Jones must depend more than ever on his defense against the Citadel He regards the Bulldogs a sone of the toughest opponents of the year, perhaps even tougher than Tampa, and stronger than the four-point edge which the power ratings give them for this week-end. Bigest injury blow was at half back. Bobby Pate, the team's top ground gainer and sparkplug, hurt his knee against Catawba. And Tony Benson, who led Pate in rush ing until he sprained his ankle two weeks ago, re-injured it earlier this week. Both are doubtful performers Saturday, handicapped at best. Fullback Bob Hill also was hurt last week-end, but has mended fast er than expected and will see some service. And the other first-string er laid up with a bad leg is end Wilson Vastine, who also ranks as the top kicker. Every position is represented on tW£ ailing rolls, which also include: end Jimmy Kolb, tackle Hardy Let- better, guards Don Bridges and Bill Sease, quarterbacks Ron Isger and Bobby Joiner, and halfbacks Billy Benton and Ed Messer. Fortunately. Presbyterian defen- hope they can hold the hungry Bull- this season, and Blue Hose fans ses have been stouter than usual dogs in check. These denfenses rose up time and again in the second half of the Ca tawba gqme last Saturday to assure the Hosdmen of a 14-14 tie to go along with their four wins and two losses thus! far. Presbyterian dominated the first half, scoring touchdowns on Hill’s two-yard plunge and on Pate’s 38- yard pass reception from quarter back Bob Waters. But three blocked punts and two recovered fumbles—: all by Catawba inside the PC 30- yard line—kept the Hose backs to the wall in the second half and al most lost the ball game. One of these resulted in the Indians' tying TD with just four minutes left in the game. Five Clinton Boys Out On $300 Bonds Five Clinton boys, ranging from about 16 to 19 years of age have been released on bonds of $300 each on charges of taking a Clinton school girl to Augusta, Ga , in an automobile, where she was released to board a bus for another Georgia town. The boys are Joe Clements, Bobby Morgan. Ray Kelly, Jack Kelly, and James .Flanagan They are charged with violating Sec. 16-403 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The girl, said to be 14 years of age, has since been returned to her home here City To Cooperate With Decorations At Christmas Period City Council agreed to cooperate with the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce in providing decorations in the business district during the Christmas season. Appearing at the monthly meeting of council Monday night were Mrs. Gary Holcombe, representing the Council of Garden Clubs of the city, I. Mac Adair and J. C. Thomas, of the Merchants Division of the Cham ber of Commerce, who requested cooperation of the city in buying new decorations to the amunt of $523.30. The city and the Chamber of Commerce will share the cost, and the garden dub members will arrange the decorating scheme. Council agreed to share in the re sponsibility for keeping the Clinton Cemetery in a more presentable condition by giving six cleanings during the year. Income from an endowment fund in custody of the Cemetery Committee of the First Presbyterian Church will be used to pay the city $25 for each clean ing. On the suggestion of Mayor W. Paul Culbertson of Laurens, coun cil voted to .meet with the Laurens city council la informal quarterly or semi-annual joint sessions for discussion of mutual affairs. Upon motion by Councilman James P. Sloan and seconded by Councilman Harry C. Layton, it was agreed to send a delegation com-' posed of the mayor, clerk, superin tendent of the utilities department and one or two council men who could arrange to go, to the meeting of the National Municipal Associa tion in Boston the first of Decem- SHEALY IMPROVING Friends of Wyman M. Shealy will be interested to know he is improv ing at the General Hospital. Green ville, where he has been a patient for the past ten days. He underwent an operation last week. Mrs. Shealy is in Greenville with her husband. ber. They would go by car at a minimum of expense to the city. Councilman Sloan, Layton, Frank M. Boland, and George W. Bagwell approved, while Council man S. A. Pitts opposed. Council man Charles R. Leatherwood, who was ill, did not attend the meeting A request for certain work involv ing power, water, and sewer lines in an area where the Clinton Cot ton Mills will move several houses was referred to the Utilities Com- SENSATIONAL mittee. An ordinance wna adopted reg ulating the operation of taxicab* in the city. The oruuiance provide* certain standard* to be mei per taining to vehicles and personnel, and la an effort to provide a more acceptable service for users of taxicabs in the city. The ordinance includes provision* relating to properly marked, clean and safe • vehicles, uniformed and well-groome<-<‘ drivers, character qualifications, and would prohibit personnel with certain police rec ords, as well as other features. Lieut Lewis Bagwell of the police depart ment was designated as the inspect ing officer with powers of enforce ment. Copies of the ordinance will be made during the next few days and may be secured at the city office by interested parties. The ordi nance goes into effect January 1. MIDWAY CLINTON, 8. C. FRI.-SAT. NOV. 7-8 LEGEND OF THE LOST JOHN WAYNE SOPHIA LOREN SUN. NOV. 9 HUNCH BACK OF NOTRE DAME GINA LOLLOHRIGIDA ANTHONY QUINN of These Name-Brand DRESSES VICKI VAUGHN TONI TODD CAROLE ROGERS MARTHA MANNING HENRY ROSENFELD JONATHAN LOGAN CAROLE KING PRICE 25.00 DRESSES — SPECIAL 22.50 DRESSES — SPECIAL 19.95 DRESSES — SPECIAL 17.95 DRESSES — SPECIAL 14.95 DRESSES — SPECIAL 12 95 DRESSES — SPECIAL 10.95 DRESSES — SPECIAL 8.95 DRESSES — SPECIAL SIZES 9 to 15 - $12.50 $11.25 $10.00 $ 9.00 $ 7.50 $ 6.50 $ 5.50 $ 4.50 10 to 20 — 14‘/2 to24Vi Murray Garber's CLINTON, S. C. TOT TV-Th* Dmoh Shots Osvy Showr-Svndoy-NBC-TV o*d ths Pot Boon* Chsvy Showroom-»s#4ty on ABC TV. Dr. David T. 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