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rUk CL1MX» CMKUMCLfc. Thuixlay. Aurust IS, 1959 Progress Is Not Synonymous With Spending | A gTTat many pei*ple. in this era of super taxes ami outer-spate trovemment spemhnjr believe, understandably enouph. that Con- prx^s is largely made up of spendthrifts— men and women with a compulsive urge to get rid of as much of the taxpayers’ money as possible. t ' ^ > Kut an insider, writing in Nation’s Bus iness. presents a very different view. He is < harles K. Bennett, an economy-minded Rep- resentative frt>m Florida with 10 years of ('ongressional sendee behind'him. He sets, the tone of his article with this incisive open ing sentence: "Members of Congress are in a constant struggle to keep from becoming spendthrifts." Two primary factors. Mr. Bennett has found, frustrate the Congressman who seeks economy. One is loose fiscal practices within the government itself. The other is "the iron- i( pro-spending attitudes of much of the pub lic." Both, he is convinced, can be corrected— and urgently need correcting if we are to avoid more inflationary deficits, and are to maintain both our economic and military , strength. It’s true, of course, that the vast majority of people are in favor of economy — as a vague general principle. But when it comes down to specific matters in which they are interested a great change takes place. For in- htance. Mr. Bennett tells of his experience some years ago. when the mail from his con stituents expressed a fervent desire for econ omy At that time a multi-million dollar bill was before the House. It had popular appeal, but Mr Bennett felt that the appropriation wasn’t necessary and he voted against it. Then came the deluge — in the following weeks “scores of letters criticized my vote and not a single one recognized my action as a vote for economy.” And this is a common, not an unusual, situation. A major trouble. Mr. Bennett adds, is that “in the eyes of a large segment of the public, progress has become synonymous kith more ami larger federal programs benefits. Each new program is excitingly and attrac tively presented. In the dazzle, the ultimate cost to the people in taxes is obscured." The federal government is deep in personal and Una I matters coming under the categories of health, education and welfare. Then, once a fei»« ral pr»*gram is started it is virtually a*- j Mind of immortality. Mr Bennett can recall only two programs that have lieen terminat ed during his long service. One had to do with the oreeding of calvary hone*, and the other w.th rum-dwtilling in the Virgin I*- ands ** Mr. lUnnen ileaJs with "a *«rt of budge tary sleight of hand" which the Treaaury practice*, and whah. in many inataaces. i* timed t*. finame pr»*gTams while dodging an-, nuai Appn-t rutioas Committee review. This happen* with pome of the most expensive 'MHising ami farm price support* «»n> iheii He t«>nvin*wl that steps must t4- taken to give Codgrew* greater control • v«r th« randimg of the purse strings He propose* a three-part program which Aou-d entourage and give aid and succor to • m r «norr y m .ndril people in < Ftr»! e"«noni) effort* would h# thn-uif*1 •»* •>»t«m of thnft-i to le hamiled by a private nun-par- *i«^r • rg^m^ation of a calibre that would en- rage ru»ti<-nai ie»pe«ct anti attentaiU. • her* *h.*ul«l ie more emphasis on pay Defense In The Air International air travel has been bcipming. This is in large part due to the introduction of the-commercial jet planes, with their) great superiority in spjeed and comfort. But there-kv»mor#'lb this, matter than just getting passengers to foreign countries in the swiftest, most comfortable way. As William H. Hessler, foreign editor of*the Cincinnati, Ohio. Enquirer, points out in An exhaustive article on the significance of the air age. the international airlines "make a major contri bution to the over-all national defense value of the aggregate U. S. civil air fleet." He cites this example: "Pan American World Airways alone . .. maintains scheduled flights on 65.000 miles of overseas routes and operates 93 overseas stations. Pan American makes money and pays taxes (and currently receives no subsidy) while maintaining reg ular services on routes considerably more than half the mileage served by MATS (Mil itary Air Transport Service). And MATS in volves a net cost to the government of $325 million yearly for overseas flights only. This represents economy of a very high order for the American taxpayer. In an emergency, the Pan American air fleet could move 7,600 troops or 1,750,000 pounds of cargo in a day. To duplicate this potential, to have that ad ditional airlift in continuous readiness, the armed forces would have to spend about $85 million a year for operating costs, plus a large capital outlay.” Thus, the American international airlines become an integral part of the national de- tense. Fjjp : 41. EflflH THEODORE BLAKELY Theodore Blakely Retires After 35 Years With Seaboard After 35 years as station hand with the Seaboard Airline Railroad, Theo dore Blakely will be retired on Aug. 15. having worked continuously since Jan. 10, 1924. • Blakely is well known by Clinton business people and patrons of the railroad for his loyalty to the Sea board and his faithful performance as station hand during his long period of service. **' prim ip, lee »l . *-•! ure- -K •• : of • n« way n .or* y i •*" i erm-*i ••a* is rr>«»re has i>«-en r * \ enue* t * pay art \oted • •n " i*ral «pending For instance, bills are ik»w handled, on a “we never know whether Finally. Mr. Bennett is a firm supporter of : r»e item veto, hereby the President could veto parts of appropriation bills without kill ing other p^rt.-. As matters -land now, it is whole hog or none—each bill must be signed or vetoed in its entirety. So the President must approve wasteful and undesirable legis lation in order to save the essential. Newsweek points out that “never have so many owed so much.” In April, latest month for which the figures are available, consum er debt reached $44.9 billion and non-farm mortgage debt $120.6 billion. Babson Discusses Khrushchev’s Visit lUbMM Park. Mju* . Augur. 13—My dream a that the ftthM of the tea might be a ceeareuag peace link brtweea Ruuia and the ratted Stale* The areaa tsj the aaJy area between nahaai •Mch u remgatted m free and equal ia ail aaUaa* Thu i» not only arenrd mg ta international ten but ala* according la eastern rttending over a hundred year* Therefore. I have fed that the mtefmatieaa! Cahtag m<—my might he the opening wedge m terminal mg the ‘ ceM war** II %MM* H*WM* PORTS la vw« af the above. I have been m ah tag a atady el the fiahmg mdaatry «f the farted Mate* and Brnmi There » not mnrh conflict between a* and Rnaaia an the Meet Cna*t. aa ear pnar .p*. cairhet are talmoa aad tuna The ceafWt en the Ve*t tonal a between the fmted Sute* aad Japan Oar mam ftahmc part mi the Vlantir Ocean a Clwareater Maoa which la new takste m ever Mi ms Mb pound' a year si a vafaattea af aver SIS.SM M par year At psnastrt. Iceland ia anporti-vg c ann iidrrMIs Rah to the I'artod Stama TWe are demaada Barn Mew Ragland in erect a tanfl nafi agata*t IceUnda ftah R*<- igtan which Pm baa w .*eiy ref one hat ne are very Iceiaad Poctagal. aad ether ftah TVve we mu*- stemteM. ws neald greatly handicapped d the** an made ua rtteve off m retalia for tncren'ing tariff* again*: S-t*» W Sa*«i On* of the (M R CAhiUMfh pounr •rid * steal important example* af fnendb mutual protection a the boundary line bn tween the U S and Canada Although tt would be very eaiy for either country *• mvnds the other, there ha* never been a Miggevtisn that »uch might even be considered Yet there is no military defenae or of fens* between the two countner There has been tome conflict at time* between our fishing fleets, but since fishing boats do not carry guns or military equipment, we have had continual peace My ttream is that the fisheries can bring about a similar friendly relation ship with Russia. All the above means first that neither Russian nor American fishing boats should carry guns or other military protection, but should depend upon the good will of the other. Another requirement, sought by Rus sia, which seems very reasonable Is that the mate on jevery American vessel should be able to speak Rus sian. and the mate of each Russian vessel be able to speak English. TTiis is very important if the radio ! codes are to function properly. Real world peace must have some sort of international language—such as Es peranto—which would be sponsored by the United Na tions. CLINTON, S. C.. THURSDAY. AUGUST 13. 1959 (Thp (Ulittlnn GUjrimtrU EsteMMed 19M Jnty 4, 1M9 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS - Jane 13, 1965 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $3 M. Six Months $2.00 One Year $4 00 Second Gass Postage Paid at Cliotoa, S. C. The Cbroaiete seeks the mapwbflm af ha subscribers and readwa — the publisher *111 at all tunes appreciate wise aaggestioas aad fctedfr advice. Tbt Chronicle wil publish letters of general mtereet when ef ite OFFICE SUPPUES CHRONICLE PUB. CO. Phone 74 PHONE 1953 Grandville, Mich., Star: " ‘We don’t miss water till the well runs dry.’ is a saying fa miliar to everyone and it certainly has a lot of truth in it. whether taken literally or fig uratively. ... / "With our water supply, we nave to worry i before the well goes dry and make sure we have enough of it and the pumps to supply it for our daily needs.... Likewise, with indus try. we should appreciate its presence ami make sure we don’t lose it. When the well runs ilry, it is too late. After an industry- leaves a community it also is too late to do anything about it. Midway DRIVE-IN THEATRE Clinton-Joaaiu Highway Lauren* Coanty’s Finest I^aM Times Tonight Pat Boone—Sheree North —in— "MARDI GRAS" Friday-Saturday Double Feature iwe "Grand Ole Star* Together Tue* | Wednesday -Thursday First Run Showing BRIGITTE BARDOT “THE BRIDE IS MUCH TOO BEAUTIFUL” A too NOW! GIKA TAKES »N III ems iouomimim. BISKS nv TRCMNieteM Always A Color Cartoon “Kiddy Playground” ’ “THUNDER ROAD” Public Hearing On State lax Structure In Greenville Aug. 20 The last of the series of public hearings on South Carolina's tax structure will be held Thursday. August 20. in the municipal audito rium. Greenville. Hie hearing will begin at 11:00 a. m. To date, well attended hearings have been held in Columbia, Flor ence and Charleston. In addition to Greenville, hearings will be held in Rock Hill today (August 13). and in Aiken August 14. 1. Mac Adair, chairman of the Merchants Division of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, feels that this meeting should be of interest to many and hopes that Clinton will be represented at the Greenville hear ing. Chairman Adair asks that anyone interested in attending to contact him. The Tax Commission is especially anxious to know about any phases of the state’s taxes that are disturb ing taxpayers. Funeral Services Held On Friday For John Maxwell Scurry Funeral services for John Maxwell Scurry, 52, merchant of Rt. 1, Cross Hill, were held Friday afternoon at Blythe Funeral Home, Greenwood, conducted by the Rev. H. M. Ful mer. Mr. Scurry was killed early last Wednesday morning in an automo bile wreck on Highway 560 in Lau rens County. He was a son of Mrs. Nannie Bul lock Scurry and the late Drury R. Scurry. Surviving besides his mother are three sisters, Miss Lillian Scurry of Cross Hill; Mrs. Brad berry Dyer of New York; and Mrs. Lucian Sam mons of West Virginia: and five brothers. Dr. C. J. Scurry and Ralph Scurry .both of Greenwood; Grady Scurry of Laurens; Roy Scurry of Summerville; and Wilson Scurry of Cross Hill Mr Scurry’s 1963 model car struck a bridge abutment Deputy Sheriff George Blackwell said the accident occurred a mile and a half from Cross Hill sometime after mid night Tttsoday The victim, pronounced dead at the scene, was found about 5 3* a m by passerby D Cunategham. a rarlruad worker gate* te Sheriff C. W showed that Mr, Highway 360 His Buck left the right side of the road at the bridge over the small Mud Lick Creek. The car did a complete turn after striking the abutment on the other side of the creek, the deputy said. Magistrate Sam McCrary «f Clte- ton. acting coroner, jury MAXWELL BROTHERS STORE WIDE AUGUST CLEARANCE SALE STURDY BUILT Platform Rocker Coil Spring Bottom—Hardwood Frame ^Covered In Long Wearing Combination \ ■ ' ' r- ' \ Plastic and Tapestry. Colors: Green, Brown, Toast, Red and Gray. $1.00 Down $1.00 Weekly 4 Pc. TV SERVING SETS Colors: Black. Element and Floral 5 Pc. TV SERVING SETS Includes Wheel Cart, Stand and 4 Folding Tables. Colors: Ivory. Black and Red 14.95 19-95 Shop Our Air-Conditioned Store For undreds Of Other Bargains During O Annual August Clearance Sale EASY CREDIT TKRMF OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY CLINTON, C NORTH BROAD ST. PHONE 257 Be Well Informed He or The 8:55 A. M. News Presented Daily By The Clinton Chronicle on WLBG-860