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* X i THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Clinton, S. C„ Thursday, May 9, 1963 Ijprocoffile' ‘‘An appeaser is a person who feeds a crocodile hoping hell eat him last” So writes Tom Anderson, a well known ob server of the American political and eco nomic scene. He points out that too many of ns . haven’t realized that if we have socialized agriculture and socialized power, we will have socialized medicine—and a so cialized America.” I, Every person—in business, in labor and in government—who wants his children to enjoy individual freedom and opportunity and the privilege of a meaningful vote on election day, has immediate need to oppose the pressure for the welfare state idea in the U. S. with its size, costs and dictation by government. He may act friendly—but don’t feed the crocodile. He will shed those “crocodile tears” just before he swallows you. 'City To U*e New Disposal System The city of Clinton this week is enter ing upon a new system of refuse and gar bage disposal. The Chronicle commends the city ad ministration for taking this forward step which will eliminate the former open dis posal area which, to say the least, was of fensive to the entire community. Tiie new program, while expensive t» set up, is one that will be relatively eco nomical to maintain and at the same time meet the city's obligations to its citizens and in following a modem practice of gar bage disposal. Also of paramount importance is the city’s obligations to residents of the area in which the new disposal is situated. The city must see to it that nothing will be done that will be a menace to the sanita tion and well-being of the sector. The city will use the landfill method of disposal, which consists of dumping refuse in an excavated area or ravine and covering it with earth every day. Demonstrations are being carried on at Washington, D. C., National Observer: “Government’s growth has resulted in a hodge-podge of Federal offices with jeal o u s 1 y guarded jurisdictions, expanding staffs, and mounting problems^ deciding which does what Last week, a presiden- the site this week and city council wiU pur- tial study group came up with a typical bu- chase one of the earth-moving machines reaucratic solution to conflicts among the being shown. 58 independent agencies—create another to A program of environmental sanitation supervise the others, is of prime importance in the control of in sects and rodents. Refuse and garbage dis posal by the sanitary landfill method is a good approach to permanent insect and ro dent control. The landfill method is not new, although in 1940 there were less than five landfills in the United States. The largest percent age of garbage disposal methods were open dumps and hog feeding. There were a few incinerators. The open dump permits po tential public health hazards, such as, fly breeding, rodent feeding and malodors. The sanitary landfill is by far the most eco nomical method of garbage and refuse dis posal and potential health hazards are re moved by the use of this method, repre sentatives of the State Board of Health said here this week. The open dump, for so long taken for granted as part of the local scene in urban communities, is gradually being relaced in South Carolina by the sanitary landfill or other sanitary means of disposal. Highlights From the High Babson Discusses Cuba Matter of Class Americans have never been noted for their resistance to change, especially if the change seems for the better. We subtly change this and subtly change that until, k> and behold, a new tradition is born. An ancient tradition, the cap and gown worn at school com mencement is an exceUent example of a tradition undergoing a refreshing change. In the main, at least last year, high school students wore Wue, red or white caps and gowns. No one ever seems to have asked the question: Why those col ors? If the question had been posed, the answer would have been, we suppose, “It’s traditional.” This spring, one cap and gown manu facturer offered 32 new colors which range over the entire color spectrum. And thousands of seniors in more than 200 high schools have already chosen to wear the new colors for commencement this Spring and soon will be blossoming out in exotic hues like Aztec Copper and Royal Purple. High school seniors of another era, did some changing, too, which led to the use of the cap and gown in high schools. These students voted to abandon the blue serge suits and summer dresses, which were “tra ditional” garb for graduation at that time. / They decided they wanted to wear a specially designed cap and gown of their own. And wear it they did, until its use became tradition. Once again this year our young people have begun to remake a tradition. They apparently decided that Youth and Spring are gay times and cape and gowns should reflect that gaiety. It’s a small thing, this decision our youth made this Spring, but it shows that American youth have inherited a most im portant tradition: The willingness to try something new, if the new seems bettor than the old. What color is the annual? This question was fnially answered for everyone at CHS when copies of the 1963 Clintonian were dis tributed this week. As is thr tra dition, seniors received their copies at the annual party in the school cafeteria Tuesday night. After refreshments were served, co-editors Shirley Ann Timmons and Marjorie Arnold presented the first copy to Roger Blakely, to whom the book is dedicated. Administrators, senior News Of Bonds Cross Roads MSS. N. A. 8HOU8E, Babson Park, Mass., May 9—Although this week’s column will be mailed from Babson Park, Mass., as usual, it is being written in Florida less than 300 miles from Cuba. Furthermore, Palm Peach—where some of the Kennedy’s have been staying much of the winter—is much closer to Cuba. HOW MANY RUSSIANS LEFT IN CUBA? No one really knows how many Russians sol diers.. technicians, or officers still remain in Cu ba. The estimates range from a low of about 2,- 000 to a high of 18,000. When these Russians leave Cuba they go in covered “wagons” and they are dressed in civilian clothes. They claim to have removed all “offensive weapons”; but they admit to selling a large number to Castro which are classed as “defensive.” These would be able to blow up areas in Florida, but n o t any large American cities elsewhere. Our Intelligence is trying to get the facts by photographs. This is in part a reason why certain camera company stocks sell at very much higher prices than they did in 1900. Although we own permanent rights in Guantanamo on the southeast w. WmUm 0 f Cuba, we are very careful to allow no one to pass the lines to en ter or leave Guantanamo who has not a high character and reputation. It is rumored that Castro has dug a tunnel under Guantanamo, and threatens, in case of war, to blow it up! WHAT RUSSIA WANTS Khrushchev will not allow Castro to destroy Cuba, as some Republicans are urging Mr. Ken nedy to do. He knows that such an event could well start a world war. Furthermore, President Kennedy knows that the American people would much rather lose Cuba now than start World War HI. Consequently, Russia seems to be “sit ting in the driver’s seat” at present. I further believe that Mr. Kennedy wants to go to the voters in 1964 under the slogan “I kept you out of war.” I also believe that if any Republican candidate for the 1964 election urges that we now “clean up Cuba,” he will surely be defeated. Another thing to remember is that the Cuban people are 90% Catholic and that the Pope is working for a friendly settlement. The Pope probably has no influence in Russia; but he should have real influence in Cuba. WHAT ABOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA? Friends tell me that Castro will try both to placate Russia and also to entice the Communists of Venezuela, Colombia, and especially Brazil. All these and the other countries of Central and South America I have visited. In fact, the Babson Institute once had a branch in Guatemala. I own ed a fine stone building which was destroyed by an earthquake. Fortunately, I was not there that night. If I had been I would have been killed. I repeat that we will not get into a war with Russia over Cuba. On the other hand, I know the Latin American people, as I have indicated above. The trouble with these nations is that they have no “middle class”; they are either very rich or very poor; and whether rich or poor, they are temperamental. One sad fact is that the rich do not invest their money in their own country, but send it to Switzerland to be invested in high- grade stocks listed in New York or London. All of the above means that it will be very dif ficult to help Cuba or any other South or Central American countries. Russia knows this. Presi dent Kennedy also knows it; but does not know the real answer, which is one of the fundamental difficulties with the Cuban problem. Geographi cally Cuba is a wonderful base for Russia to have in the Western Hemisphere; but from a tempera mental standpoint Russia knows that neither Cas tro nor any successor of Castro’s can be depend ed upon. Hence, I believe President Kennedy is now right in keeping out of Cuba—directly or in directly. ATTEND COUNCIL On Tuseday, April 30, a num ber of Shady Grove Home Dem onstration memhen attended the spring council meeting of the Laurens County Home Demon stration Council at Greenpond Methodist Church, with the Eden club as host. At 3 o’clock registration be gan and refreshments were serv ed. The session at 3:30 was pre sided over by Mrs. N. A. Shouse. Mrs. M. A. Wilson led the group in the creed. Devotions were giv en by Rev. John M. Lynch, pas tor of Rabun Baptist Church. Mrs. Milton Woods, president of the Eden club, welcomed the guests. Reports Were given by departmental chairmen of work accomplished by each commit tee. A very interesting program was given by Mrs. Mel Willis, showing slides made on a trip to Hawaii by Mr. and Mrs. Willis. Mrs. B. A. Goodwin, chair- By MARJORIE ARNOLD teachers, staff members, and other seniors then received their books, which are gray with a red and white design. On Friday night in the CHS gymnasium, the juniors present ed the seniors with a memorable Junior - Senior tentitled “Ebb Tide.” The ceiling was decorat ed with sea-blue streamers, and fish nets adorned with sea shells draped the walls. “The Blue Notes” from Clemson, played for the dance. A buffet supper was served. Members of the Jun ior class entertained with a skit on King Neptune and his court. 'V;i * • • Seniors and juniors are really busy now practicing for Class Day exercises which will be held Friday, May 17. and Mrs. N. A. Shouse attended a 4-H training meeting at Whit ten Village Monday ' evening, May 6. Mrs. Judy Glover and Mr, Bennett explained the pur pose of 4-H and showed interest ing slides on the progress made by 4-H members the need for parents of 4-H members to ac quaint themselves with the pur pose of 4-H. Another meeting will be held at Whitten Village on man of the nominating commit tee, brought to the group recom mendation as first' Vice-president Mrs. Conway Gray, second vice- president, Mrs. Mel Patterson. These were elected by the group. Officers carried over for another year were Mrs. N. A. Shouse, president; Mrs. Bert Sumerel, treasurer; and Mrs. A. F. Holli day, secretary. Mrs. Roy Thomason was ap pointed as delegate to the state meeting at Winthrop College on June 18-20. Mr*. W. A. Robert son was appointed as alternate. * • • Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Moseley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Evans on Sunday. David Pitts, Jr., and Bruce Morgan were home from Clem son last week-end. Mrs. C. A. Wright, Mrs. Mar garet Berry, Mrs. James Evans June S at 2:30. Parents of 4-H members are urged to attend. This meeting will be devoted to record keeping of 4-H mem bers. 4-H rally day will be held at Whittan Village Saturday, May 11. 4-H members planning to attend must let the local leader know. Members will carry pic nic lunch. The Shady Grove 4-H will meet *<> Monday, May IS, at the club house. Girls are asked to bring their record books to the moot ing. 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