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ThorwUy, Jwaary It, INI ■ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE By SPECTATOR... COMMENTS ON . . . i MEN AND THINGS (Last letter from Mexico—in part) Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Yale still transmit a Heritage of great service, although we have state and private universi ties which have won recognition world-wide for their work and some remarkable leaders. In the humanities, age and prestige count for more than in the sciences. Exact or mathemat ical sciences deal in exact fig ures as a rule, though the imag ination of the scientist, like that of the poet, exemplifies Shakes peare’s observation, that the im agination bodies forth in forms of things unseen and gives to airy nothing a local habitation and a You must rid your mind of the idea that the Mexican is a Political Announcements HOB MAYOB announce myself for Mayor of subject to the rules of fits critic primary. 8. A. (Chick) PITTS WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES FOR EXPERIENCED PLUMBING AND HEATING CALL BENJAMIN PHONE 117 or 596 in a large sombrero or wide panama hat; Mexico is no more represented by that type than we are by the lowliest element of our population. Mexico has a large middle class, as we have; and it has men of the finest social cul ture and literary erudition. And it is developing leaders ip busi ness who will play a big part in the life of the world. dty of Palaces” was the name given to Mexico City by the famous word traveler, Baron Al exander Von Humbodt. Evidently the Spaniards were rtying to outdo Montezuma, one of the last of the Indians Em- As pagan temples were destroyed, Christian chu r c h e • wore immediately built thereon, and the residences of the feudal lords of tbs time were the last word in spaciousness and lux ury. Mexican architects are far in advance and the strides that have been taken here during the past twenty-odd years are almost unbelievable. One need only to drive through the resMeatal sec tions of this capital to witness the different epochs of architecture and construction to appreciate the variety in of the builders of this great coun try. The National Palace, originally construcaed by Montezuma, and reconstructed during the Spanish regime, constructed at the birth of this century by Don Porflrio Dias, the Dictator President. The new modern University Vt*m- NASMMUI. TINMMCI City in the lava bed of the Pedre- gal, has drawn attention of archi tects and construction engineers throughout the world. Even v the parks have had their precise period of development. The oldest, Chapultepec Park, is still the most beautiful. Indian Emperors stroUed beneath its ancient trees seeking inspiration and peace of mind. Alamo Park was developed during the last century and became the fashionable place to amble through, and ride around in car riages on Sunday. There are many things to see in YARBOROUGH STUDIO ^ and CAMERA SHOP * Corner Mnsgrovc and Pitta St. Cameras — Films — Photo Finishing 1HE. WORLD S M0S1 WIDELY USED DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Bead Romans 14:4-14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set mi a hill cannot be hid. (Matthew 5:14) When the Scottish author and poet Robert Louis Stevenson was _ small boy, he enjoyed watching the lamplighter go up and down the city streets at dusk lighting the lamps. Finding him especially quiet one evening, his nurse called out to ask what he was doing. His re ply was, “I’m watching a man make holes in the darkness.' The world is waiting for Christian men and women to make holes in the spiritual darkness. Much needs to be done to relieve the world’s misery. There are the hungry to be fed, the naked to be clothed, the orphaned children to he loved and cared for. There is the story of Christ and His saving power to be told to the nations. We Christians must use our time and our-God-given talents in building n better world, thus helping to make holes in the spiritual darkness that is all about us. Our heavealy hetag light to a da to PBAYEB Father, show as what we caa world. May we net rest with the tight ef Christ aad all ad devoutly pray, as Jesas taught art ia 1 us, “Oar THOUGHT FOR THE DAY There is darkness that the love of God cannot penetrate. A. E. Mexico City, very different from those we see at home. A visit to the Zocalo is an example. As you Stand ia ths hugs square you can Just imagine it on patriotic holidays, filled to overflowing with thousands of people. The National Palace is three blocks long and contains tbs of fices of the Federal Government and the Presidency. Next to the Palace is the Su preme Court Building, and di rectly in front of this building the two Municipal Palaces where the Governor of the Federal Dis trict has his offices. Directly opposite the Municipal Palace is the four hundred year old Cathedral, the largest in America. It was constructed by the Spanish Conquerors over the ancient Pyramid of the Aztecs and even today relics of (hat civilisation are found the building. A stroll on Madero Street, the main street of Colonial days and one of the most interesting in Mexico ’City brings you past some of the finest shops in the city. At the end of this street you will find the Palace of Fine Arts, an all-marble edifice containing art expositions of the most noted artists of Mexico, and n theater with a million dollar mosaic glass curtain. As we proceed west on Jaurex Avenue we reach lovely Alameda Park. There is the Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most attrac- “DIE FOR ALL YOU ARE WORTH" Hugh L Eichelberger NEW YORK LIFE MAN "Your Life Insurance Counselor For 40 Years” PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE INFORMATION FURNISHED FREE REPORT OF CONDITION Bank of Clinton of CUatoa ia the State of South *Caroliaa at the close of business oa December SI, IMS. ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances and cash items in process of collection $ 380,424.69 United States Government obligations, direct^ and guaranteed , 814,377.06 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 361,288.32 Other bonds, notes, and debentures 90,718.75 discounts 1,048,242.71 55,412.04 Bank premises owned (41,312.63, furniture and fixtures $14,000.41 TOTAL ASSETS $2,757,463.57 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations i i Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 1 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings! Deposits of States and political subdivisions Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) _ TOTAL DEPOSITS * $2,500,586.67 TOTAL LIB1LITIES CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $1,686^200.19 502,992.13 29,701.03 280,942.76 6,690.56 Capital* Surplus Undivided'profits — es (and retirement account for preferred capital) $2,500,586.67 $ 100,000.00 100,000.00 22,876.90 25,000.00 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 247,876.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $2,757,463.57 •This bank’s capital consits of; Common stock with total par value of $100,000.00. MEMORANDA Assets pledged dr assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes $ 440,000.00 I, Harry Y. McSween, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several matters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. HARRY Y. McSWEEN. Correct—Attest: T. E. Addison, J. C. Thomas, John T. Young, R. P. Hamer, Directors. Stats of South Carolina, County of Laurens, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day ef January, mi and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this My expires at ths pleasure of toe Governor. S. MARGARET HOLLAND in interest costs alone! But there is much more to be saved. These 700 Federal corpora tions lost a staggering total of $19,000,000,000 in 1969! So If the government Just gave them away, the taxpayers would he im mediately saved $19,000,000,000. In addition, mart than 1,000,- 000 employees who work for these corporations are paid out of the U. S. Treasury, according to Stone’s figures. They are paid an average of $4,300,000,000 a year by the taxpayers of toe country. All of this could be saved. Added to these savings to the taxpayers would be Federal Coi* 1 poration taxes paid to the govern ment by these 70 corporations af ter they become privately owned. The estimate is that they woftld pay an average of $5,100,000,000 in new taxes. Add this sum to the amounts saved above and the total would be $44,925,000,000. That is more than is expected to be collected in 1080 by all per sonal income taxes put together ($40,000,000,000).” I made the point that if the State of South 'Carolina would put all competitive busines organiza tions on a plane of equal taxation the state would reap a very con siderable harvest. Page 4 carries a fine likeness of the late William H. Regnery. This greatness, graciousness and benevolence of Mr. Regnery can be readily understood by that picture. I knew him as one of America’s noblemen, an inspir Few people outside Florence County could tell you where the community of Claussen is locat ed. Yet, this rural area is teeming with cultural and historical infor mation. Motoring along Highway 301 north from Florence seven miles we reach a small crossroad cal led Mars Bluff, a community that was front page news a few days ago as the result of an acci dental dropping of an untriggered atomic bomb from an Air Force pla^e. Better not drive too fast, though, or you’ll pass it by. State Highway 327 turns off to the right. This leads you to Claussen. Now, don’t expect to find a me tropolis. There are only a couple of stores and a service station, plus three or four churches. At Claussen, toe Old Gray Home, as well as many others, was open to weary travelers along the trail. Too, one of the most historic churches in the Pee Dee area—toe Presbyterian Church—still stands with all its former prestige. Inside the edifice there are still toe slave balconies with their winding staircases and toe heavy ws, formerly occupied by past generations of plantationers and cemetery and spend hours col lecting names and other data from the worn engravings. A minister in the community, retired from duty as a mission ary to China, planted some im ported bamboo and this has spread into a bamboo forest, which attracts many. Clippings of the rooted ends have been passed along to others and now i several nearby farms have their j own bamboo forests. Moss hangs from the huge gnarled water oaks. In the eve nings, this touches off an eerie feeling and some of the tail "spooky” legends of the past, when known, may leave a sen sational affix to your trip. One of the residents has built a beautiful 'farm pond near a bridge leading into Claussen and this, added to toe Colonial archi tecture of the homes, gives that Across the road from the church there’s a cemetery with iron fences and moss-covered monuments containing a wealth of information. In other words, historians sometime visit the For The Best Deals and Biggest Selection of Used Freight Vans picture postcard effect to the scenery. Most <uiy i time of the day, a visitor may find fanners of the area mingling with plantation la borers around one of the general stores. Stay awhile, and you’ll hear them talking about “the old days” relating tales of romance, mystery' and intrigue. This is another Palmettoland setting you Just simply must visit some time! ' Student in Movie Tom Cook, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., student at PC, apears in several scenes in the movie, “Where The Boys Are,” appear ing next week at the Broadway Theater. The film was made in Fort Lauderdale A sophomore, Mr. Cook is a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fra ternity. Whitmire Gets 2 From Thomwefl Whitmire downed Thorawell here Friday night in a basketball double-header as the girls won 44-34 and the boys took a 54-32 win. Girls: Whitmire (44) — Fill!man 15, Sparks 4, Green 7, Dubose 18, Taylor, Lanford, Collins, Moore, and Wickham. Thomwell (34)—'Brittain 14, M c A b e e 20, Stewart, Brooks, Thompson, Neal, and Look. Boys: Whitmire (54) — Hendred 11, Nelson 2, Wilbanks 6, Evans 16. Kelly 4. McNair 6, Godfrey 7, Abrams 2. Thorawell (32) — M. Timmons 5, Rines 13, Jones 1, G. Tim mons 13, George, Cash, Cockrell, Folk and Watts. tive boulevards in the world. We drove through h»«ntifui |ingiinure. yct quiet, unassuming, ark—1,700 acres A popular side trip, just 30 minutes from your hotel, is the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco where little islands were artifi daily fqrmed and planted by the ancient Indiars. You may glide through the network of canals be tween the stately cypress trees aboard flower-decked boats to the strains of music And now as I am preparing for my departure, returning to my own great country, I shall tell my good friend, Mr. Martinez, good bye in his own beautiful lang uage. Aprovecho la oportunidad, mi buen amigo, por una expresion de mi gratitud para su coopera- cion, y ademas mi agradecimi para su amable apoyo y su bondadosa generosidad. Adois sea su vida'feliz y su salud bu- ena, siempre. • • < In that excellent magazine, The Joanna Way, published by The Joanna Cotton Mills of Joanna South Carolina, I find even more stimulating material than usual, in the handsome December issue In the beginning is an article on how to abolish the income tax As I have used the same argu ment I will bolster my contention with the facts, set fonh in The Joanna Way? The most dramatic proposal for abolishing the income tax and replacing the lost revenues comes from Congressman James B. Utt of California. Last year he intro duced the 23rd amendment to the Constitution. It would do two things. First, it would mandate the disposal of all Federal cor porations and properties that compete with private business. Second, it would abolish the in come tax. Congressman Utt be lieves that revenues from the Iqiuidated Federal corporations would make any new or addition al tax unnecessary. He inserted in the Congressional Record an analysis by W.i 11 i s E. Stone, chairman of the National Com mittee for Economic Freedom. /*Mr. Stone points out that the House Government Operations Committee has estimated the book value of these 700 Federal corporations at $262,000,000,000. If these properties (which com prise 20 per cent of the nation’s industrial capacity) were sold to private investors, they would bring In an estimated $65,000,- 000,000. If that much of the na tional debt were paid off with the proceeds, it would reduce the Federal budget by 18,000,000,000 VISIT, CALI OK WRITE GREAT DANE TRAILER SALES, INC Nartli Pleosontburg Drive Phone: CEdor 3-417* GREENVILLE, S. C TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD on WLBG AM - FM at 1:15 -1:30 Every MON. - WED. - FRL Sponsored By BALDWIN MOTOR CO. SEE THEIR NEW FORDS, FALCONS, MER- CURYS AND GOOD LOT OF USED CARS modest, but in that quiet manner a resolution undaunted and a spirit of service to his fellow men never wavering. The present manager, Mr. Wal ter Regnery, in the picture here shown resembles his great father and the resemblance is deeper, for be is like his father, quiet, genteel, modest, but immensely effective. On the back of the magazine is a greeting to the employees, such a greeting as shows the comrade ly work-together spirit of thht de lightful community—Joanna: “Dear Joanna Family, “As 1960 draws to a close, I wish to thank each of you for your splendid cooperation and fine spirit during toe year. With out your conscientious devotion to duty, your concern for the safety and weflare of all employ ees, and your contrbiutions to economical, quality production, I could not make so favorable a report nor could I forecast a successful 1961 for all of us. Each of you has a stake in our pqpt and our future. “Sincerelv. Walter Regnery.” Yule Gifts Taken By Meanest Thief The following is taken from a late December issue of a Jack sonville, Fla., paper. A “meanest thief of the year' has been designated for the the person who stole Christmas par cels from a car parked at South- gate Plaza. The gifts had been purchased to make Christmas a little bright er for youngsters in the Thorn- well Orphanage, a Presbyterian institution in South Carolina. Stolen from Mrs. Hugh B. Thomas ’car, the gifts had been purchased with money collected at Southside Estates Presbyte rian Church. The car, which was damaged when the vent window was pushed in to gain entry, had been parked for only a short pe riod when the gifts were missed Miss Beatrice Thomas, daugh ter of the car owner who reported the circumstances to The Times- Union, said ruefully, “I hope the thief enjoys the gifts which were intended for little orphans nr YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 74 You Need Look For This Combination Experience — Reasonable Prices and Quality Work The Chronicle Publishing Co. have a combined experience of scores of ■* years. 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