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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE
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Clinton, S. C., Thursday, January 24^ 196S
The ftoof ■— .
Blows Off Again
The President’s $98.8 billion budget pro
posal is not only the world's all-time largest
in peace or war, but certainly the most fan
tastic. The anticipated $11.9 billion deficit,
however, falls a little behind breaking the
record, being half a billion below the Eisen
hower deficit of ’59. As heretofore, Chair
man Harry F. Byrd, of the Senate Finance
Committee, and the best-informed budget
analyst in the nation, is not impressed with
the deficit estimate. His own projection
is that spending will top $100 billion and if
the Kennedy tax cut is voted by Congress,
the deficit will be $14 billion.
A yOar ago the President warned us
Norwalk, Conn., Hour: “For the fifth
consecutive year, enrollments in erigineer-
ing schools and bachelors’ degrees granted
in this vocation are on the decline. Engin
eering schools had hoped that after four
years of hammering away at the advan
tages of the profession and the veVy real
need for more-secruits, high school stu
dents woultf show a greater interest. It
has not been forthcoming.”
Lisle, 111., Advertiser: “. . . Dr[ Paul Dud
ley White, a past president of the Ameri
can Heart Association, believes human be
ings need a mixture of both physical and
mental stress to live a normal, healthy life.
He has this to say . . . ‘Forty hours of
work per week is probably too little for
healthy humans. We spend so much time
trying to entertain ourselves in our leisure
that deficit spending could cause inflation, time that v,e are probably leas culturally
adapted than were our grandparents, who,
fortunately for them, did not have auto-
Today, his fear is of “a chronic deficit of
inertia due to inadequate economic growth,”
which is apparently to be overcome by cut
ting taxes) paying Government workers
still more money and hiring 36,500 more of
them! By his own estimate, the President’s
goal is a debt of $315,604,000,000.
In his message, the President reported
‘ specific progress in improving worker ef
ficiency in Government bureaus: Three
thousand employees now do the work of
17,000 in the Veterans’ Bureau, a single
Treasury employee now issues nearly three
times as many checks and bonds as in 1953,
another group processes a third more loans
per worker, and so it goes. Millions have
been saved, thousands of .jobs eliminated.
But we need 36,500 more Federal workers
and a share of the $4.5 billion increase
sought for the year beginning July 1st to
fill their fatter pay envelopes!
Few Americans will be bold enough to
question the record-breaking peacetime de
fense request of, $52.2 billion,- but there
should be serious question of whether we
should spend the better part of $4.2 billion
next year in trying to get to the moon be
fore 1970. And it is high time for drastic
cuts, instead of further increases in foreign
aid, and the controversial, paternalistic pro
grams incubated and inflated in the De
partment of Health, Education and Welfare.
A budget calculated on confining spend
ing to the limits of income would restore
,much of the sagging confidence in the Ad
ministration. Better yet, a budget that al
lowed a margin of the $2.4 billion first-
year cost of the Presidettit’s tax cut pro
gram, would have greatly improved
chances of passage and inspired business
with new hope and enthusiasm. And this
could have been done.
But it was not to be. It remains for the
Congress to protect those it represents
from the clinging conviction of the White
House gang that practically everything has
a price—and that you can buy prosperity
if you just spend enough.
mobiles
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and television—they walked, and
The White House
Helps Small Business
Babson Park, Mass., January 24—Now and
then I hear someone say that the day of small
business is over. That seems foolish to me. Is
this really so? To be successful does an 'opera
tion have to be vast, enormous, colossal? The
answer is no-^in spite of the growing numbers of
“mile-long” supermarkets and giant industrial
complexes. Like thousands of others, I have al
ways liked the personal touch, the “Good mor
ning. Mr. Babson, I have saved your papers for
you.” So long as you and I want this kind of
Not So Pretty From Here
It should-hdVe been no surprise to any
one that Nikita Khrushchev, on viewing
the Berlin Wall during his visit t</ East
Germany, declared it a “beautiful building.”
In the Communist lexicon, “handsome is
as handsome ..does,” and The Wall has been
most successful in restraining the East
German slaves whose dreams of freedom
were not implemented soon enough—and
in frustrating likewise the Western pow
ers, who had stood supinely by while this
abomination was reared contemptuously
under their noses.
Gleefully, the, Butcher of Budapest
stood at the Friederichstrasse crossing
point, Checkpoint Charlie in the US sector.
He • ’aved to those in West Berlin who
glared back, and some who shook their
fists.
Mayor Willy Brandt of West Berlin,
who had previously. told newsmen it might
be a good idea for Khrush to compare the
two Berlins, did not, however, invite the
Kremlin boss to view the wall from the
freedom side. Nor did Mr. Brandt accept
the Red’s invitation to visit him in East
Berlin.
Kipling’s famous words, ‘which have
long lost Lheir original significance, may
now apply with dismaying force to Berlin:
“East is East and West is WeBt and never
the twain shaU meet.”
At least, there are no prospects.
must be optimistic about the fu
ture of small business in this
country.
“SMALLS” CAN BE DURABLE
Huge size does not necessarily
mean huge success. This fact
reminds me of that fighter of
earlier days. Bob Fitzsimmons,
who became famous for his quo
tation, “The bigger they come,
B«s«r w. VaVtn the harder they fall.” Philoso
phers might even point out that bones of extinct
and childless pre-historic monsters decorate our
museums. Bpt take a look at the tiny insects,
the microscopic microbes, for instance. They
have done very well down through the ages, and
their descendants are still keeping busy and fit
—and may one day exterminate man himself.
1 do not mean by this that the small business
man can just coast along without a worry. The
mark of the successful independent in business
is his industry, his absolute determination to give
his utmost in personal consideration and service.
He must present himself as an individual that the
buying public can rely on completely. This is
surely not easy. But it is encouraging to realize
how many tens of thousands ot small business
men throughout the country have the imagina
tion and the ambition to succeed and do succeed
in this way.
ALWAYS A FUTURE FOR SMALL BUSINESS
I have watched with much interest the devel
opment of electronics and aerospace businesses
over recent years. While the big boys might have
been expected to hog the field, countless small
producers have also done a tremendous* amount
of the experimentation, research, and actual pro
duction of ,new, complicated items. Analysis of
available figures proves that most smaller con
cerns are getting along extremely well, not just in
civilian production and trade, bht also in the
booming aerospace, defense, and other electronics
fields. *
Some time ago I heard of a perfect example of
what can be done by a small businessman with
get-up-and-go. A large prime contractor bought
and installed in his tiny plant costly machine-
tool equipment. The proprietor of this almost
one-man shop was, of course, a highly trained
expert. He put in endless Incurs of overtime,
operated the complex machines personally, and
turned out finished work; on schedule.
TALENT IS CAPITAL
This incident reveals bow success can be at
tained by businessmen who may rate very low
in number of employees and dollar assets, but
who rate very high in personal industry, stick-to-
itiveness, and talent. If you look around, you wiU>
find similar examples in your own locality.
They prove better than statistics and the most
logical theories that the roots of economics go
far deeper than dollar capital. It is true that
you cannot operate a business without capital,
but I am sure that the White House does not
measure capital only by bank balances. The
White House desires that any man or woman
should be able to “capitalize” on skill, diplom
acy, patience, good taste, and other intangible
resources. Too many think only .of going to the
bank for the needed capital, and never think of
tapping their own reserves of mind, energy, and
spirit.
Large business concerns feel that Robert
Kennedy, the Attorney general and the Presi
dent’s brother, treats big business unfairly, and
I am sympathetic to their position; it would be
impossible .to build up foreign, trade without “big
business” to fight for us. However, I know that
the White House wants to help “small business”
in every legitimate way. Write your Congress
man if you need help; but ask him to go and talk
with President Kennedy's advisers and friends at
the White House.
Stories
Behind
Words
by
William S. Penfield
Gerrymander
In 1812, while Eldridge Gerry was governor, politi
cal districts in Massachusetts were redrawn so as to
give the party in power an unfair advantage.
One district in Essex County was redrawn in a
shape that suggested the form of a dragon. An exas
perated editor, who was a member of the opposition
party, hung a map of the district jpver his desk.
The noted painter Gilbert Stuart was in the editor’s
office one day and noticed the odd outline of the dis
trict He took a pencil and added a head, claws, and
wings and said, “That will do for salamander.” ,
* “No, a gerrymander,” growled the editor, and a new
word was coined.
patient in Laurens Hospital and
continues quite ill. ■
Mr. ad Mrs. Eugene Deloach
of Clinton visited Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. Benjamin on Sunday.
Cross Hffl News
MRS. HAROLD AUSTIN,
Correspondent
Clinton Hi-Lights
By MARJORIE ARNOLD
Students and teachers at CHS
are breathing sighs of relief now
that exams are over and half
the school year has been com
pleted, Report cards were given
out yesterday, • and many stu
dents are making late New
Year’s resolutions either to keep
up the good work or to work
even harder this semester—es
pecially the seniors who may be
neighborly, friendly service, we able to avoid some second se
mester exams.
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At the All-State Band audi
tions held January 5 at A. C.
Flora High School in Columbia,
Jim Adair, a CHS sophomore,
won first drummer in the Senior
Band. The first CHS band mem
ber ever selected for the Senior
All-State Band, Jim won top
place over more than eighty of
the fniest drummers in the state.
Harry McSween, Tommy San
ders. and Ricky Sanders all plac-
ed in the Clinic Band, while Bob
by Powell made the Junior Ail-
State Band.
The All-State Bands will prac
tice on January 25 and 26 at
Furman University in Green
ville. The three bands will climax
the two days of rehearsal with
concerts on Sunday, January 27.
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Mary Bart Stump, CHS senior,
has been chosen FFA Sweetheart
at CHS. Mary Bart has served
as junior class treasurer, junior
class beauty, as a solicitor for
the Clintonian, a majorette, and
and attendant to Miss CHS. Nan
cy Stump, Mary Bart’s sister,
was runner-up this year. Last
year’s winner was another sis
ter, Margaret Stump, a fresh
man at Presbyterian College.
It seems those future farmers
really go for the “Stumps!”
Tom Maddox.
L. L. Baker spent the past
weekend with his family at his R 0 g ers
home here.
Mrs. Frank Sprouse, mother
of Mrs. Walter Benjamin, is a
Mrs. W. S. Smith, Miss Elaine
Smith and Mrs. W. I. Smith hon
ored Miss Gail Irvin, popular
bride-elect with a lovely miscel
laneous shower on last Saturday
evening at the home of the form
er Miss Irvin. Marriage to Colie
L. DiUeshaw will take place Feb
ruary 7th.
A color scheme of yellow and
green was carried out in lovely
flower arrangements in the home
and the bride-elect’s chair Was
marked with a lovely white cor
sage.
Several games were enjoyed
and tempting refreshments serv
ed during the evening. ^
Approximately 50 guests wen
present. 1
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hollings
worth And Mr. and Mrs. R. T.
Hollingsworth spent Sunday in
Columbia with'Mr. .and Mrs. J.
Sam Cri^|> of Los Angeles,
Calif., is visiting his mother,
Mrs. J. A. Crisp.
Mountville News
MRS. MAUDE BRYSON
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On Twelve Famous
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Now, through January 30th i
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The selection of designs is
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Gorham hallmark is your guar
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This offer applies to all pieces
in all designs. A complete selec
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regularly $3.75 to $27.30 are
now priced at $2.63 to $19.25.
Comptefe 32 pc. services for 8
regularly $242 to $338 are now
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“It’s Time That Counts’
JOANNA
Mrs. W. A. Simpson and Miaa
Sue Simpson visited relatives at
Fountain Inn last Thursday
and Friday.
. MFs. Jim Hugfr Austin
relatives from Greenwood went
to Charleston during the week
end to see W. B. Austin who is
seriously ill in a hospital there.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sturgeon
and children of Savannah, Ga
spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs.
W. M. Leaman. -
Mrs. Albert McMeekln, Mrs.
Bob Westbrook and children
and Mrs. Hayne McMeekln of
Monticello were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. S. M. Leaman and J.
B. Pinson Monday.
Friends sympathize with- J.
Richard Martin in Um death of
his father, J. Gordouf Martin in
Charleston on January 14th.
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ASSOCIATION 1 Nsw York, Chicago, Detroit,
R. O. Bryson, Jr., Charleston,
and William Jones of Summer
ville were with relatives here
Saturday.
Floyd Bousley of Wyardotte,
Michigan, is visiting bis daugh
ter, Mrs. Olin Stewart, and fam-
Uy.
Mrs. Dan Turner of Charlotte
spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Bryson.
Mrs. Rhett Bryson spent last
week in Greenwood with her
daughter, Mrs. E. A. Blake, and
Mr. Blake.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller
spent Sunday with their daugh
ter, Mrs. Hugh McCarter and
Mr. Carter in Fountain Inn.
During the weekend Mr. and
Mrs. Hughes Burns and family
of Richmond, Va., visited Mr.
Burn’s sister, Mrs. Roy Miller
and Mr. Miller.
Mrs: S. J. Hunt, who has beep
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bob
Carr and family in Oklahoma
City, Okla., for several weeks,
has returned to her home here.
S. B. Goodman, Sr., had visit
ing with him during the week
end his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Cok, and Mr. Cook and daughter
Betsy from Winston-Salem, N. C.
Guests recently of Mrs. Arthur
Alexander were her daughter,
Mrs. Herman Finley of Laurens,
also Mr. "and Mrs. Herbert Alex
ander of Greenville and Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Alexander , r gnd Mr.
and Mrs. Marion Edward of
Greenwood.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Alexander
visited Mrs. Alexander’s mother,
Mrs. James Copeland > in Clin
ton on Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Finley
and family spent Sunday in
Fountain Inn with Mr. and Mrs.
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