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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, August 20, 1961 Two New Plants Shown Today Tbday’s issue of The Chronicle carries photographs of two new industrial plants in the county, one in the Clinton area and the other near Laurens. Each represents an in vestment in the millions of dollars and are plants which any community in the coun try would be glad to have. And we are de lighted to have them in Laurens County. Both are in limited stages of production and will add employees as they can be trained and new equipment moved in and set up. They are the Clinton Bearings Plant of The Torrington Company, with headquar ters in Connecticut, and the American Lava Plant of the Minnesota Mining and Manu facturing Co. of St. Paul. i One will manufacture bearings for the knitting industry, and the other will make technical ceramics for the electnca!, elec tronic, chemical, and other industries. These plants will bring to Clinton and Laurens key personnel for administrative and supervisory positions, who will become citizens of the two communities. They will furnish job opportunities for hundreds of local persons when in full production, which will add materially to the economic well being of this section. Then, too, the products of these plants will be new to South Carolina and will furth er insure the economic stability of the coun ty by providing a much sought after diver sification of its industrial picture. The county’s excellent and extensive tex tile plants continue to l>e the base for its in dustrial structure. The outlook for Laurens County’s future is bright indeed. Meanwhile, Back Home Have you asked your neighbor lately how he thinks the Administration’s doing? The chances are that he—like millions of other loyal Americans—will talk about what the government is doing about the foreign situation. Well, we don't like the frigid war any more than the next fellow. But the sad fact is that w'hile we’re moaning about Moscow, the administration is hammering together a 10- program domestic welfare-state plan that would annihilate our basic American lil»er- ties. Each of these programs includes a plan to increase centralism—the central govern ment control of the vital elements of our economy. Here’s what the 10 programs would do: 1. Control factory location. 2. Control wages in local intrastate business. 3. Control local school systems. 4. Control production and distribution of power. 5. Control city development. f>. Control the employment market. 7. Control hospitals . . . and ulti mately medicine. 8. Control the farmers. 9. Control the market place. 10. Control of capital accumulation through tax tinker ing. “NOW LETTS TOT MY WAY* Continued Story We don’t know about you, dear reader, but the more we read alout the Berlin crisis the more confused we get. But this is nothing new. It’s l>een that way from the start. American troojis on their way to Berlin at the close of the Euro pean phase of WWII were held up to let the Russians go in first. And it would appear that this peculiar insistanee of Washington that the Russians should have credit where none was due, has kept us off balance ever since. Historically, since the Allies beat down their Axis foes, there would seem to have been no sane reason for deciding that Ger many should be half slave and half free— and the city of Berlin likewise. But today, sixteen years and several cris es later, we are again told by the Kremlin to get out of Berlin—or else. Khrushchev is again threatening the West with turning over control of all Berlin to the East Ger mans by means of a treaty with this satel lite country—even though he has previous ly announced a number of times that the Ulbricht stooges were in control! And now', after Khrush’s latest saber- rattling we and our allies have sent him what the papers call “stern notes"—of which ours is said to be the sternest of all. After stating our basic and irrevocable rights in Berlin, repeating our insistence that the two Germanics must be reunited by vote of the people, and that insistence of the Soviet Union on its threatened bourse of action could bring war, the note then suggests that everybody sit down and talk over the w'hole thing. It would seem sufficient to have stated flatly that we will stand up for our establish ed rights and that we will stick in Berlin un til the German people can decide their future for themselves. Having learned the futility of discussion with the Russian and the worthlessness of Soviet pledges, an invita tion to further conversation (which was con tained in all the allied notes) can only tie considered a delaying tactic. Perhaps the West needs to gain time. If so, it had better be used well. B«(*r W. llabMa When you go on a summer picnic do you make up a hamper of sandwiches, load it into the tasking hot trunk of your car, head for the beach, and finally haul out the hamp er for dinner hours later? If so, you’re flirt ing with food poisoning, says the American Medical Association. It advises that you take along the sandwich ingredients in their orig inal wrappers and containers and make up your picnic meal on the spot, just before mealtime. Babson Discusses Our Senior Citizens Babson Park, Mass.. August 17—The latest census figures show that the number of people over 36 years of age has increased about 25% compared with the head count taken ten years previously While this gain is not as robust as the 50'S increase in the number of teen-agers, it is substantially ahead of the "middle'’ age group between 5. r > years old which just about held its own l PTKKNI) IN OLDER AGE POPULATION The combination of growth in total population and lengthening life span means that the number of people over 55 years of age is likely to continue to increase More important even is the progress of medical and biological science In the above connection, let me say that IBM is working on the theory that, if arterioclerosis and cancer can be controlled, older people might live to 120 years or more! Several drug com panies are working on polymers, I) N A s. and R N A.’s (the latter initials are used in place of involved chemical terms (which have a close relationship to life. I will write fur ther of this in some later week INCREASING PURC HASING POWER The growth of this segment of the population means that in the future this group will exert a greater influence upon the nation's economy, and, I might add, upon the political picture also Thus, even though their tier capita spending has not risen commensurate with their growth in num- bers. the aggregate spending of older people will rise Because of the long prosperity of the past two decades, older folks today have more of a backlog of purchasing power Savings in the form of in surance, annuities, securities, and pension funds are at all-time highs To these can be added the more liberal social security payments and other forms of "transfer payments " The trend of leg islation would seem to indicate more public old- age assistance in the future SENIOR CITIZENS AND GENERAL BUSINESS Unlike the teen agers, the necessaries of life required by older people are more moderate. Nevertheless, certain food companies are tailoring a number of products to the needs of the geriatrics. Older people do consume large quantities of soft drinks, fruits, and fruit juices Perhaps their big gest needs are for medical and dental supplies, eye glasses, hearing aids, and inexpensive "infor- formal" clothing Sporting goods lines (including bowling, golf, and fishing) and hobby supplies should experience higher demand. People quickly become bored with retirement Therefore, I forecast that businesses supplying "Do It Yourself" tools, seeds and gardening im plements, and cameras and photographic equip ment should find a good market in these senior citizens Also, demand for radios, phonographs and records, and television sets will benefit; as will sales of greeting cards. OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AS WELL AS PROFIT Profits from the older age group will come largely through nursing homes Builders tell me that the greatest increase in their business is in the building of nursing homes. At present, some large houses are coming onto the market for pos sible use as such, but under present laws It is cheaper to build a new nursing home than to re model a fine old house A single room and bath, with all the usual facilities, can run as high as $150 a week; but there is a tax consideration which helps out those who are supporting aged parents in these institutions Nursing homes surely pro vide a needed service. The above discussion should receive careful attention on the part of hankers, businessmen, investors, and even the average reader of my col umn One thing should be remembered, however Namely, that although President Kennedy and oth ers are seeking more funds for the aged, I repeat that the "middle" group of people (between 25 and 55 years of age) must, for the next few years, not only pay directly for their own children's and pa rents' support, but also pay the taxes to build and equip educational structures, nursing homes, etc., and provide greatly increased public assistance. Hurricane News Of The Week CLINTON, 8. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 2$, 1961 (2It}p (filintmt (Etprontrlr ialy 4, UM - WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS - Jaae U. INI PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Sofascriptioa Rate (Payable la Advance) Ovt-ef-County Oaa Year $3 00. Six Months $2 00 One Year $4 00 Second Class Poataga Paid at Clinton, S. C. The Chrantele appreciate wise they are aot ef a reeponaftte for the coeperatka at Ita anbawttera and randan — the pubhaber will at Ml times ktadhr advice. The Chronide win publiah letters of general interest wbea Aaonyaums wmiinicationa win not be noticed This paper is not at its AMERICAN Yart. Chicago, DatraR, Mr and Mrs. Carroll Young will celebrate their wedding anni versary August 2. Misses Sallie and Mary Frances Nabors visited Mrs. Andy Young Sunday. Mr and Mrs Carroll Young and daughter and Henry Clark enjoyed an outting on Lake Green wood Sunday Mr and Mrs. T. E Watts and children, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dorn and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bootsie Caldwell and daughters. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Young are visiting relatives in Port Royal and Hilton Head Island Mrs. Rush Holland and chil dren of Charlotte, N. C., viaited her mother. Mrs. Nathan Nabors, and her sister, Mrs Mildred Branson, a few days last week Mr and Mrs Melvin Bannister, Mr and Mrs Roy Bannister, Mr and Mrs. Lindsay Bannister and children, Bradley Bannister, Mr and Mrs. M B Ford and chil dren, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Bannis ter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bannis ter and children, Miss Dot Ban nister, Mrs. Duranda Luquire, Miss Wilma Holsonback of Green wood, Mr and Mrs J. K Puck ett, Miss Gail Mahon of Green ville, Mr and Mr*. Randolph Bannister of Union, Mr. and Mrs J D Clegg and Randy of Green wood, attended a family gather ing recently at the home of Mr and Mrs J R. Bartley. Mr and Mrs. Boyce Wilson and Pam of Charlotte. N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kirby and children lard Young, Cindy and Dilly, spent the week-end at the C W. Copeland lake house on Lake Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs J O. Haupfear, Roy and Laurie. Jimmy Haup fear, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Haup fear and children, Mr. and Mrs Jimmy Eubanks and daughter, Oscar WhiUord. and Miss Minnie Madley joined Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lawrence and Steve at Paris Mountain state park for a picnic dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Haupfear have returned to Washington, D. C., after a week’s visit with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs J .0 Haupfear J. O. Haupfear celebrated a birthday August 13, and his grandson, ent Haupfear, celebrat ed his 4th birthday August 13 Gene A. Haupfear celebrates a birthday today. August 17. Debra Moore spent last Thurs day night with her cousin, Char- leen Young Charleen Young spent last Sun day night with her grandmother, Mrs Willie Young On Monday Charleen was the overnight guest of Brenda and Diane Watts. Mrs Russell Gilliam visited Mrs William Gastley Friday. | Mrs Bobby Neighbors and dau ghters visited Ghost Town in Maggie Valley near Waynesville N. C., recently. Mrs Bobby Neighbors and dau ghters, and Mrs Shuford Lewis visited Mrs Raymond Willing ham in Newberry Sautrday. Mr and Mrs. Sam Bowden and children of Greenville, visited Mrs Lila Neighbors Sunday. Miss Alice Neighbors of Green ville, spent the week-end with Mrs Neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven and David, Mr and Mrs Tony Benson and Robin, visited Mr. and Mrs Bobby Turner at Green wood state park recently. GA FELLOWSHIP The junior girls auxiliary en- joyed a fellowship and program at Panorama Lodge on Lake Greenwood recently. Four girls from the GA's along with Mrs. Gastley enjoyed the occasion. CLUB TO MEET The Hurricane Community dub will meet tonight (Thursday) at 7:10. All members are urged to attend. REUNION BE mri p AH relatives and friends of the Nabnrs, Neighbors and Neighbours family are invited to attend the annual reunion which JriU be held August 20, at the Hurricane Baptist Church Din- will be served at 1:00 p. m. All those attending are asked to bring picnic lunch and tea Ice and plates wili be furnished "Back To School" Banquet* Scheduled By Joanna Baptists A "Back-to-School” night ban quet for intermediates and young people will be held at the First Baptist Church, Joanna. Tues day, August 22, at 7 p m. Dr Donald Cook, formerly of i West End Church. Newberry, will be the inspirational speak er. The theme is "Our Goal —- Christian Education " Five vocational guidance con ferences will preced the banquet R. M Litaker. chief physical i therapist, of Greenville General I Hospital, will lead a conference on the types of therapy. Miss Betty Ann Thomas, stu dent at Southwestern Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, will lead a conference on secre tarial work and elementary edu cation Miss Thomas served as promotional secretary for the First Baptist Church, Joanna, before entering the seminary. Professor T. E. Epting of Newberry College will lead a con ference on teaching Dr. Donald Cook and Mrs. Cook will lead a conference on the ministry and music. Ralph N. Tedards. of Clinton, former coach of Clinton High School, will lead a conference on physical education Lamar King, Jr., will be mas ter of ceremonies Tickets are 65c per person Letters To The Editor August 10, 1961 Editor. The Chronicle: Any American citizen when asked today what he considers the most interesting historic spot in the United States will likely reply, “Mount Vernon," the home and burial place of George Wash ington. This shrine was saved by public subscription through the efforts of Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham a Laurens County girl, who founded The Mount Vernon La dies’ Association to preserve Mount Vernon and to open thej same to all who love the cause of liberty and revere the name of Washington.” Now over a million visitors a year come to Mount Vernon. Today the unchanged magnifi cent view from the mansion is threatened by the tentacles of ur ban sprawl An unthinking local public body is moving to con demn the lands owned by the Ac- cokeek Foundation The Accokeek Foundation was formed in 1957 "to preserve and protect the Maryland Shore of the historic Potomac River” op posite Mount Vernon by buying land to be held in trust "for the i people of the nation.” If this land is condemned, a huge sewage , treatment plant will be built across the Potomac from Mount : Vernon This sewage plant would in trude on the overview from Old Fort Washington and the Park way approach to Mount Vernon It would destroy the archaelog- ical evidence of one of the most important Indian Village sites in | the east I sincerely hope the good peo ple of Laurens County will rise up once more and save Mount Ver non from the "monumental in sult" of the huge sewage plant to be built across the Potomac from ! our loveliest national shrine A bill "to provide for the pres ervation and protection of certain i lands" across the Potomac from ! Mount Vernon has already been introduced If this bill is enacted | over half of this land can be do nated to the Federal Government by tiie Accokeek Foundation I trust the subscribers of your pa per will help by writing their Congressman and Senators now Support S J Res 97. H J 459. and H. R 7852 Your letters will let our Congressman know we wish the Maryland Shrine, across from Mount Vernon, kept as part of the Mount Vernon setting as George Washington knew it Yours truly, LILLIAN B HART New Laurens Bank Open For Business Laurens—The newly organized First National Bank of Laurens will open for business Thursday George L. Phinney is president of the new bank. J P. Souther land is executive vice-president and cashier, and W. G. Mason is assistant cashier. Mr. Phinney is a native of Wal- halla, and has lived in Laurens for the past 12 years. He is owner of the Phinney Oil Company, which is Phillips 66 distributor for Laurens County. He is a past potentate of the Hejaz Shrine I Temple of Greenville, and is chairman of the County Devel opment Board. Mr. Southerland- comes to the First National Bank after six years as executive vice-president of the Bank of Florence. Prior to that time he was cashier of the First National Bank of Myrtle Beach. Mr. Mason was employed by the Bank of Florence in various capacities prior to moving to Laurens,’and is a graduate of the Carolina College of Com merce Over 1.800 persons registered Thursday during the opening of the newly organized bank. Southerland said that officials of the new bank felt tlie opening was a tremendous success. “We are extremely grateful to the peo ple of Laurens County for the turnout," he said. Mr. Southerland reported that after the close of business Thurs day assets of the bank were in ex cess of one million dollars Gray Funeral Home CRatoa. 8. C. FUNERAL DIRECTORS . . . aa4 . .. 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