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/ 1 THE CUNTON CHRONICLE Clinton, & C, Thoradny, March 7, IMS Are They Serious? A proposed tuition grant program to be instituted by the state of South Carolina is embodied in a bill introduced in the General Assembly. • ' . The program was first advocated by Governor Russell in an address before the joint houses of the legislature shortly af ter taking office in January. The bill authorizes payments of up to |250 for high school pupils and up to $225 for grammar school pupils. The financial limitations in the bill cause one to wonder if the advocates of the measure are serious in what they propose. The purpose of the move is to enable Path To Bondage From the taxpayer’s point of view, which agency collects his taxes, or what way it does it, is of comparatively small importance. The tc^Stl tax bite is the big thing, for that determines what he has left in his pay envelope to spend or save or in vest. This pinpoints an aspect of proposed fed eral income tax reductions that deserve a great deal more attention than they have so k far received. This year, for instance, the social secur ity tax was increased again. The tax has collected more than $100 billion in the 26 years since the program began, according those parents who wish to send their chil- to Oregon Tax Research. And in the next * *1 •It l 1 • J dren to private (segregated) rather than public schools. We never heard of any private school anywhere that will provide educational fa- cilities for a year’s term for anywhere near that .amount At best it can only mean that the stated figure will be partial pay ment on a year’s expenses of from $1200 or $1500 on up. Relatively few parents in South Caro-" lina or anywhere else can r afford such an nual payments for 12 years of grammar and high school education for one child, much less for several children, in private A schools. Proponents of the measure may have something in mind on which. ; they have not yet given out the details which would enable thousands of South Carolina children to at tend private schools. But until they come up with something better than what has yet been presented, the General Assembly had better forget the whole thing. As it now stands, the bill would provide payments of $225 or $260 to those few pa rents who are presently sending their chil dren to private schools, or who can afford to do so in the future. six years alone it will take in its second $100 billion. Practically every state is looking for more revenue, to be gained from sales taxes, excise taxes, income tax es, property taxes, business taxes, hunting and fishing taxes, and so on ad infinitum. You name a tax—and someone, somewhere, is advocating it. The same tiling is true of the other governmental entities—mu nicipalities, counties, school districts, etc. The moral, certainly, is plain. A cut in federal income taxes will do little or noth ing to stimulate investment and consump tion if it is largely offset by increases in taxes elsewhere. Compounding taxation is the path to bondage. Babson Discusses Salesmen Babson Park Mass., March 7, IMS—When I was National Moderator of the Congregational Christian Conferencr I was asked for my answer to this question: “What business would Jesus be in if He were living today—surely He wopjd not be a carpenter or fisherman?’’ fo the ahoy* I re plied: “My guess is that Jesus would seQ life in surance.” This column is not a “plug” for any r Neatest Trick Since T|oudini i Top officials of the government are now planning to perform the neatest trick since Houdini developed his amazing illusions— to tax less and at the same time spend more. .... I ......... ■ This scheme, let it be noted, comes at a time when we are running a fiscal year deficit of close to $8 billion, and when the federal government's increases in tax reve nues are substantially below its increases in expenditures. The pending jumps in spending will, if Congress should be so foolish as to author ize them, be largely and perhaps wholely in welfare state projects. Then in all proba bility, the weary oldf cycle would start again. „ There would be a wave of infla tion, a further cheapening of the dollar which is now worth less than half of what it was before World War II, new wage de mands supported by strikes in the major industries, and increased living costs of every kind. The Soviets, who hope this country will colfapse from internal eco nomic disturbance, could hardly ask for ’ more. A Long Gamble President Kennedy, with the support of his chief advisors and fiscal officers, holds that we' at one and the same time, can increase spending and reduce overall tax collections by a total of about $10 billion, and, at this same time, prevent more inflation. ■ This view must be given due respect and consideration. But so must the viefws of those who think it utterly mistaken. Long-time deficit spending, historically speaking, has had two major results. One is a desperate turn to printing-press money —when, as in Germany following the First World War, it took a wheelbarrow full of currency to buy a loaf of bread. The other is- to impose price and wage controls which are followed, surely as the sun follows the moon, by absolute government control of the entire economic system. And that means control of everything of any conse quence that a person, or a business, or a group does and is allowed bo do. The President asks for a long gamble in his fiscal proposals. It is now =up to Congress to decide just how far( that gam ble will be allowed to^go. business. In fact, there may well be life insurance agents today; but I Jesus would be in some useful work and I think He would be a salesman. In fact, Jesus and His apostle Paul were the great salesmen of Chris tianity. , NEED FOR SALESMEN TODAY In a recent survey of American manufacturers and service organizations com piled in New York City, it was reported that their members are in need of SOS,672 salesmen. They also strongly recommend ed a training course for sales men, wishing that more colleges would teach practical salesman ship and courses in psychology, public speaking and other sub jects which would be helpful in B«s*r w. nabna honest selling. It is interesting to note that salesmen do not need to form labor unions. “Union wages” cannot be “sold” to salesmen, for labor knows that a salesman Can always get what he is worth. The annual pay of salesmen varies from $6,000 to $100,000 or more . . . according to what and how well they sell. WHAT ABOUT RADIO AND TV? There is some fear that broadcasting tends to undermine—or make unnecessary or “short cut” —the work of the nation’s salesmen. This may be true in the case of cosmetics, drugs, cigarettes, etc.; but it is not true in.general. As we listen to radio or television, we are inclined to think that these much-advertised products comprise an im portant percentage of the U. S. national income; But this is not true. With the exception of the auto industry, over 80% of consumer products, real es tate, and building materials are not being sold via broadcasting. Certainly, this 80% leaves enough for salesmen to work upon. My estimate is that newspaper and magazine advertising gives the advertiser more for his mon ey than does television. The latter reaches vast numbers of people, but only for a minute or two (although these ads are prepared with great care by very able and experienced specialists). To me one of the most interesting of a TV broadcast is the list of the large number of concerns and in dividuals who were employed to prepare the broadcast. Readers will note that the automobile manufacturers are still using—and perhaps mak ing even more important use of—newspapers and magazine to sell their cars. Such ads are on hand and available to readers for 20 hours or mare; \ynli< THE AMXEJIC4N WAY were Mr. H. A. Bouknifht and Mr. John Franklin. * * * 45 DAYS TILL WASHINGTON!! News Of Bonds Crou Roads nouncement of a cake sale at Belk's li^painton was made. During the social. hour re freshments were served by Mrs. David Pitts. 4-H CLUB TO MEET The Shady Grove 4>f! Club will meet next Monday at $:» at the club house. Alt members are urged to he present. MBS. N. A. SHOtME, Your F > rogram > He Dai Friends of J. O. Huebie will be glad to know he is at home after being a patient in Self Memorial hospital, Greenwood. While Mr. Huebie was away Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Huebie were at home with Mrs. Hue- hie. Lynn Keller Nabors has re turned to school after being out with influenza. Mrs. James Nahprs, who has been a patient at Bailey Memo rial hospital, has returned to her home and is improving. Mrs. James Johnson returned home Sunday after being a pa tient at Bailey Memorial Hos pital. Mrs. Bessie Chase, who was a- patient at Bailey Memorial Hospital, is now in a nursing home in Clihton. LAST DAY >AY MARCH 7 McIndAy-tuesday MARCH 11-12 BMMMS Technicolor Anthony Quinn and Silvana Mangano Programs: 3, 5:30, 8:00 FRIDAY-SAtURDAY MARCH 8-9 Stories ^ x Behind Words by WilHam S. Penfield A number of members of the Shady Grove 4-H Club at tended the Electric Club meet ing in Laurens last Thursday evening. Those attending were: Joyce Davenport, Dot Black, Lynn ’ Keller Nabors, Jimmy Johnson, Steve Wright, and Buddy Wright. They were ac companied by Mrs. Carter Wright, local 4-H leader. Muiii'UtHOiimHitKWU (lijCIU.JUBMMI BaBUE.iriBtssi.iS.uk Features: 3:30, 7:30 STARTS WEDNESDAY , MARCH 13 Limey The British Nsvy was once plagued by scurvy, a disease which weakens its victims, makes their gums spongy, and even results in death. In the mid-18th century, Dr. James Lind began a study of the s&Hors’ diet—which consisted mainly of °meat, dried begins and bread. He came to the conclu sion that the addition of lemon or lime juice to the diet would prevent scurvy. ‘ English ships were reuqired to carry quantities of lime juice for the sailors, and the disease was soon con quered. In the process, English Salim’s came to be called “limeys,” and the use of the slang name was ex tended to all Englishmen. Clinton Hi-Lighb By MARJORIE ARNOLD This week C.H.S. seniors are flashing big smiles along with Uaeir-shiny new -class rings. The rings are gold with a red stone, and this year the girls have new small rings. Man^eniors quali fied to have a Block “C”, an old English “C”, a lyre, or a baton on the stones in gold. Now the seniors really FEEL like seniors! which discussed high school mar riages. The program emphasized one of the F.H.A. projects for this year—Preparation For Mar riage* ' * * * CLUB MEETS At 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Shady Grove Home Demon stration Club met at the club house. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. James Evans. The meeting was opened with the Homemakers’ Creed, followed by an inspiring devotional by Mrs. B. W. Coop er. Following the business ses sion, the program on 4-H club work was presented by the members from the 4-H club. Steve Wright, Lynn Nabors, Dot Black, Jimmy Johnson, Joyce Davenport, and Buddy Wright gave an insight into the work of the 4-H club. Mrs. Carter Wright, local 4-H leader, was in charge of the program. Follow ing the program a lesson in clothing was demonstrated by Mrs. Judy Glover. Two plastic pillows were donated to be sent to the state hospital. An- Feat urea: 5:30, 8:00 Starts 1:00 P. M. >«GDBEIK3 o < i/KKTSSs I Features: 3:30, 7:30 Other reminders that the sen iors will soon be graduating are those all-important acceptance letters from colleges and univer sities. The following students have recently been notified of their acceptance: Martha Todd and Lynne Thomason, Erskine; Harry Me Sween, Citadel; Allen Barron, University of Virginia; Barbara Anderson, Furman; Julia Bolt, Winthrop; and Sallie Pitts, Grady Memorial Hospital in At lanta. Carl Fincannon and Gary Goss recently tried out for football scholarships at Presbyterian Col lege. Mike Reddeck went to Charleston on Monday, March 4, where he passed the physical ex amintions for Annapolis. «•/ Many C.H.S. girls enjoyed the dances at Presbyterian College last weekend. Among those at tending were Martha Todd, Anne Black, Ellen Lawson, Mary Bart Stump, Rose Ann McCrary, San dra Norris, and Cynthia Hollis. Others were Linda Bedenbaugh, Dianne Williams, Mary Jo De vore, Dixie Bolick, and Janet Johnson. CREDITORS’ NOTICE All persons having claims against the estate 5f Mattie R. Brewington, deceased, are hereby notified to file the same, duly varifiad, with the undersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make payment like wise. THOMAS J. BREWINGTON, Administrator With Will Annexed. March 4, 1963 3c-M-21 IF YOU DON’T READ Last Friday night the Devi- lares played for the Ninety-Six F.H.A. chapter dance. Accom panying the group on the trip THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS * PHONE 833-9541 .f ie the TV ads often are available for only 20 seconds at a time. SALESMEN BASIS OF PROSPERITY Finally, let me say a word about the selection of salesmen. They should be men of character and with a< pleasing personality. A good salesman be lieves in his product and in his employer. He hon estly feels that he is serving his customers by selling them his “goods.” he is convinced that full employment is dependent upon the nation’s salesmen, whether his territory is international or only local. He believes that the future of America depends upon real industry, the number of homes built, the amount of clothing and good food sold . . . rather than upon the number of cigarettes or bottles oTbeer or quantity of cosmetics sold. If Presdient Kennedy should ask me what he could do to help business, I would say: “Do more for the nation’s salesmen. They are the basis of pros perity.” Tr ' The Future Homemakers of America presented the chapel program last Friday. Andi Stroud and Dianne Ledford, along with other chapter mem bers, opened the program with a devotional. Then they presented the film “Worth Waitnig For,” bUMhuU4 ("fit BOSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES CHICAGO CLINTON, 8. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1963 d!l?p (Slintfin QLljnmirU EstaMMfced 1999 *> -. """ July 4, 1889 WILLIAM WILSON BAMjr ^ n, 1955 > PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICS PUBLISHING COMPANY ' Y Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $1.00, Six MooChs $2.00 One Year $101 B The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of Its subscribers and readers. — the att times appreciate wise suggestions and kinky advice. The Chronicle wiUiubUsh papa- is not interest fcjben they aro not of a dMauMtory nature. Anonymous commiinicattfltt will for the views or opinions of Its corrospondnts. 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