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4 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE CUmUm, S. C, ThvwUy, Stpi—btr 26, 1662 Sabin PoHo To Be Administered Laurens County has aa opportunity sel- dom before presented tof if community . . . to take anJbther- step towards completely eliminating poliomyelitis. Since the introduction of the Salk vac cine in 1966, the incidence of polio has been cut back sharply. But even one case of a crippled child, or of a stricken parent is one case too many. To help wipe out polio from our com munity for good, citizens of School District 56 area (have organized a drive to fnovide Sabin oral polio vaccine to all residents of this sectibh. ^ The Sabin vaccine requires no injection. It need only be swallowed. The vaccine will be administered on Sun day, Oct. 27, and two other dates to be an nounced. We urge all citizens of our community to get behind this push to wipe out polio. Let’s show that when we are given the op portunity to do something for ourselves, for our families, and for our neighbors, we are not too apathetic or uncaring to do it. Executive Put-and-Take The further we look, the more dragons’ teeth we find in the surprise package that is labelled “The Civil Rights Act of 1968.” Peering beyond its widely publicized Title II—the explosive “Public Accommo dations^ section which confuses property rights and human rights and withdraws the Constitutional right of trial by jury* from those charged by Federal gum-shoers with violation of this chapter—there are some further shockers. Title VII, for instance, is a blueprint for the destruction of the union seniority sys tem—if not the whole temple of organized labor. Stanza Seven authorizes a “Com mission on Equal Employment” with unlim ited powers “as may be conferred upon it by the President” It would prevent racial or religious discrimination in hiring by all employers “participating in programs or ac tivities in which direct or indirect financial assistance by the United States Govern ment is provided by way of grant, contract, loan, insurance, guaranty or otherwise.” (Which means practically every business and professional institution.) Where the Commission’s inspectors found racial or religious “imbalance,” an employer could be required to fire sufficient workers of the preponderant race or relig ion and hire enough Negroes or whites or Indians or Chinese or Eskimos, or Protest ants or Catholics or Jews to achieve what ever the inspector considered “balance.” Obviously, the employer needing such re placements could no longer hire out-of-hand the workers sent him by the unions with which he had contracts. _______ And since the Commission could require removal of imbalance at all levels—from the laborers through the supervisors, ex ecutives, officers and directors—it seems obvious that its army of Federal busybodies would swiftly become the real masters of labor and management both—throughout the whole economy. Their power becomes apparent when we realize that offenders might well have Fed eral loans called, contracts, guarantees or insurance cancelled, FDIC protection with drawn, participation in any program denied —and after that, blacklists for one, two or three years and revocation of Federally granted licenses—all by executive order. The Executive Department is telling our Senators and Congressmen that this is the kind of America you want Profits Create Jobs A study recently completed by the Mc- Graw Hill PuWishing Company refutes the lingering notion that profits by manufac turers are made largely at the expense of workers and consumers. The study shows that when profits rise, employment and income generally rise also. And when they fall, employment and in come fall with them. In comparing the six most profitable United States manufacturing industries with the six least profitable, the survey showed that the most profitable paid wages averaging 86 per cent higher. Also, the five most profitable spent 40 times more money on research and devel opment than did th ( e five least profitable. The lesson is plain. Any force that tends to eliminate reasonable profits, whether it is oppressive taxes, excessive wage demands, poor management, or puni tive government action, hurts workers, hurts consumers, and hurts our economy. —Illinois State Journal. • Babson Discusses The Future of the Stock Market V* <4 v t/ o Warwick, N. Y., Advertiser: “We seem to be progressing towards an era where larceny is becoming accepted. Not big thefts or crimes, but the small cancerous type of larceny, that can do nothing but ruin our society. The worker, who while paid for 40 hours of labor, is proud of the fact that he only worked 32; the mo torist, who skips the parking meter; and brags he wasn’t caught speeding; the in come tax finagler; the bargain hunter, buy ing shoddy merchandise at fantastically low prices, all are outsmarting themselves. You only get what you pay for in both merchandise and life. Too many of us to day seem to be looking for something for nothing, and in doing so we tend to degrade our nation and the youth who will be our future citizens.” Babson Park, Mass., Sept. 26—Investors are always studying with the greatest care those eco nomic factors that seem to shape the trend of the stock market. This is all very well, but now and then I like to point out to my readers that uaex pec ted events are often the most powerful influ ence. The way our stock market system is set up in our democratic society permits the wildest ups and downs in investment prices when unfor- .seeable events come like a bolt out of the blue LESSONS OF HISTORY , , I can alwoys learn a great deal simply by re viewing the effects of unexpected events on busi ness and the stock market over the past one hundred years or so. Starting at the time of the Civil War, business was rela tively stable and promised to climb in a healthy way follow ing the end of the war. Then came President Lincoln’s as sassination—one of the most un expected events in our history— and stocks tumbled sharply. w * The crash was followed by a year of depression. Therafter, business boomed until the corner of the gold market brought a sudden plunge known to financial men of the time as “Black Friday.” Stocks made a good comeback and investors were feeling generally optimistic about the future when two apparently non-economic events occur red: The Chicago Fire in late 1871 and the great Boston Fire jn November, 1872. These set the stage for another financial panic. The market was making a recovery from this setback when the great banking house of Jay Cooke and Com pany suddenly failed. The shocking announce ment resulted in the first closedown of the lead ing Stock Exchanges for several weeks, seeding the deep depression that began in 1873 and went on for a number of years. STILL MORE UNEXPECTED HAPPENINGS A new flood of investment selling was brought about by the sudden shooting of President Gar field on July 2, 1881. Out of this panic came the unsettling failure of the great banking house of Grant and Ward and of the two most important “bulls” of the period, Henry Villard and James R. Keene. As usual, another depression came along after these unexpected events and lasted a few years. Prosperity prevailed generally in 1882; then came a shattering blow in May, 1883; The failure of the National Cordage Com pany. This firm was then one of the nation’s ten largest, and was consedered a real “Blue Chip.” The next year, like a flash of lightning, came the nation’s first serious walkout, the Pullman Strike. Pessimism spread across the country, increased still further by a rash of crop failures and mortgage foreclosures. By 1887 conditions were again so bright that forecasts of permanent prosperity were once again being made. Stock splits, large security offerings, and mergers were the order of the day. Then, in 1803, came an other unexpected happening: A Supreme Court decision followed a charge of “undigested se curities” involving investigation of leading life insurance and transit corporations which were then extremely popular. All these events were truly unexpected. But then came another totally unforseen occurernce: This time it was the San Francisco earthquake! THE INFLUENCE OF WARS Interference with business by the federal government kept market prices soft in the early 1900’s, but things went well after our entrance into World War I until 1820 when stocks lost ground due to very high interest rates. After this sutuation was corrected, the market went sky rocketing until it hit what were then the all-time highs of 1828. I do not have to elaborate on the depression of the 1830’s. Starting in 1838 busi ness began a recovery that continued throughout World War II, but the stock market did not do much until 1842. Then came a long upward climb, with only temporary interruptions. The reason I give readers an occasional his torical review of this sort is so they will never forget that, no matter how sure may feel about future trends, an unexpected event can throw the situation completely out of whack. Seasoned in vestors keep this fact in mind at all times. ence club held its organisational meeting to acquaint its mem bers with its functions and pur poses and to elect officers. Under the direction of the steering com mittee, composed of Mrs. Ber nice Shouse, Mr. Roger Blakely, Mr. James Cox, Miss Betty Reid, and Mrs. Francis Crawford, this new club has been instituted to encourage young scientists and to stimulate an interest in sci ence through contact with scien tific leaders in our area and sponsorship of the annual sci ence fair. The meeting was attended by about thrity-five science students who met the qualifications for membership established by the steering committee. To be eli gible for membership, a student must be a sophomore or junior, presently enrolled in a science class at CHS, or a senior who has completed three units in sci ence courses already. A mem ber must have a science project or be working on one and must have had an 88 average on all previously studied science sub jects. The members elected Patsy Henderson president; Dishie De- lany, vice-president; Connie Sim mons, secretary-treasurer; and John Paul McKee, laboratory as sistant. Stories Behind Words by William S. Penfield Libertine When men who have been enslaved all or most of their lives suddenly are given their freedom, it is not surprising that many of them should abuse it. Such was the case with freed slaves in Rome. These men who were unprepared for freedom became notorious for their loose moral conduct. The Romans called a freed slave “libertinus,” from “liber,” the word meaning free. Libertinus was adapted into English as “libertine,” a person who acts like a freed slave — in other words, a dissolute or li centious person, one with loose morals. Congratulations to Sandra Huggins, Sally Copeland, and Phyllis Watts, winners of the Laurens County Electric Co-Op Lbeauty conUrt. EVERY 6UY GIVES TO THE COMMUNITY CHEST Cross HiH News MRS. HAROLD AUSTIN. Correspondent Constance and Jimmy of Eliza- bethton, Tenn., spent a recent week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Webb Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Leaman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sturgeon in Savannah, Ga., Sunday and Monday. The Burnette reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George King. A number of relatives were present from Gas tonia, N. C., Gaffney, Clinton and Joanna. Friends of Floyd Moore regret that be is a patient at Self Memo -rial Hospital where he is un dergoing treatment. W. Hudson Cole is visiting his granddaughter and family in Laurens. The September meeting of the Cross Hill-Mountville HD CHib was held at the home of Mrs. J. H. Atchison with Mrs. Jim Wine- brenner, co-hostess. Nine mem bers were present. Mrs. Hugh Jones opened the program with the thought for the month and the project song was sung by the group. Mrs. L. D. Hanna led the de votional. Mrs. James Goodman Jed a most interesting program on “PubUcity.” Miss Glover gave a demon stration on “The selection of foundation garments. The hostesses served delicious refreshments. The Rev. Roy W. Coker and Weldon M. Leaman will attend Presbyterian Tuesday at the Second Presbyterian church at Greenwood. Mrs. R. B. Segars and Mrs. Harold Austin visited Rev. and Mrs. Henry Rogers at Lowndes- ville, Sunday. k ' itttT As the Father hath life in Himself, even so gave He to the Son alao to have life In HiaMelf.—(John 8:28). We have but to aeknowl* edge the fact in order to re joice in the conviction that His life is withih us; that it to constant and sufficient to fulfill our need* Highlights From Clinton “Help! My hair won’t do! It’s never looked worse!” ‘‘Is my tie straight?” “I hope I won’t break the camera!” “Ya’ll hurry! We’ve got to finish four more home rooms before lunch!” These hysterical cries and many others like them were heard echoing from the CHS au ditorium stage this Monday and Tuesday. No, no one is producing a new play. This drama is strict ly real life! The Clintonian staff had converted the stage into a photographic studio and was en ergetically supervising the por trait-making of the entire stu dent body. Names had to be checked and re-checked, collars, vests, and sweaters had to be ad justed, and the camera shut ter had to be kept steadily busy. Under the supervision of Miss Frances Sheely, the Clintonian’s faculty advisor, all these things were accomplished systematical ly and accurately by the well- organized annual staff. • • • This week another school or ganization, the Future Home makers of America, has been busy selling the “World’s Finest Chocolate” to raise money for the club’s activities. The sale will continue through next week; and Mrs. Jean Bouknight, the club’s sponsor, has stated that anyone wishing to buy this delicious can dy, which is sold in one-fourth pound bars may obtain all he By DISHIE DELANY needs by contacting her or any FHA member. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shubert an nounce the birth of a son, James Karl, September 8th at the Rush Memorial Hospital at Meridian, Miss. They have a daughter Di anne 5. Mrs. Shubert is the for mer Reba Cunningham of Cross Hill. Miss Anne Denny of Washing ton, D. C., is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Denny. The young people of Betha- bara Baptist Church visited places of interest in the moun tains of western N. C. Saturday. The Rev. and Mrs. L. L. Lan caster accompanied the group. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Roberts moved last week from their home on the lake to Savannah, Ga. They have lived in the commu nity for 10 years and will be missed. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rogers of Columbia spent the past week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hol lingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cole and Telephone Talk By T. M. YOUNGBLOOD Your Telephone Manager CLINTON, 8. Cm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1883 (HifF (Clinton (Chroniclr July 4, 1888 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — 11, 1818 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICS PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Outrof-County One Year 84 00, Six Months $2.80 One Year |6.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readsrs. — tbs publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of s defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible tor the views or opinions of its correspondents. Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association National Advertising Representative . AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia Last Thursday the National Honor Society held its first meet ing. The senior members wel comed the club’s new junior and sophomore members as they ar rived, and then NHS president, Gloria Jackson, extended them an official welcome, congratulat ed them on their achievements, and urged them to uphold the high standards by which they were elected to membership. Mary Netties, secretary, then ex plained the constitution so thati. - each member will thoroughly uwt derstand what the club expects of him. Under this revised consti tution each member must main tain a 90 scholarship average with no grade below 88 and an average of 2 on conduct. That the club will meet the second Tuesday in each month was the agreed upon hy the members. An election for the office of treasur er resulted in Rose Ann McCrary being named to that office. When all business was ended, the sen ior members served the under classmen refreshments. The club’s sponsor, Mrs. Keith Fleishman, was unable to attend this meeting because of the death of her father; therefore Miss Eloise Miller chaperoned the group. • • • This Monday, CHS’ new sci- Your //minwiw Program Starts Daily at 3:10 — Except Saturday, 1:00 LAST DAY TODAY A Farewell To Arms Technicolor Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones 3:15, 5:30, 8:00 FRL-SATm SEPT. 27-28 3:30, 5:29, 7:18, 9:12 Saturday, Start 1:99 MokL-Tues, Sept. SO-Oct. 1 J* *+ V 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 STARTS WED, OCT. 2 Walt Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea smart money buy NEW ROYAL SK.NKl PORTABLE "b EASY TERMS e Fuitoiza keyboard e RuMed, alknstal body e Quick-set margins e 2-color ribbon • Deluxa carrying cast included e Full manufacturer’s CHRONICLE STATIONERY STORE — THE “O” DIGIT — -^What’s really behind this little egg-shaped digit, labeled “operator.” You say a long distance call—believe me, you’re wrong. Oh, you’re right in the respect that that is her primary duty, but it sure does go a lot further. That familiar phrase “operator” means a warm, personal, human being anxious to help you in any way she can—wherever you may be—and not just from the company standpoint. She’s always ready, “morning, noon or night,” to call the doctor for you, secure a policeman, contact the fire department, or do anything, in fact, to help during that emergency. Your operator is not just “a number on the dial,” but a true friend, and one of the best “watch dog” you could ever want. If you don’t believe me, just try it—find out for yourself. l •Any’lock?* IF THERE’S A COLLEGE STUDENT IN YOUR FAM ILY, he’s probably returning to school this month. If he’s typical, he’ll arrive at his Alma Mater homesick, and with a list of things he forgot to bring from home. All of which call for quick communication with the folks. Now, and all during the school year, the quickest, most personal way to keep in touch with away-from-home students is by telephone. A warm, family conversation can cure many ills, including homesickness. And no matter how far he is from home, the Long Distance rates are low. New Rental Service On HANDY BLUE LUSTRE ELECTRIC CARPET SHAMPOO MACHINES Makes it easy to clean your own rugs and carpets with Blue Lustre for very little cost,. Per Day With Purchase of Blua Lustra Carpet Shampoo FOR BEAUTIFUL CLEANING OF YOUR GOOD CARPETS, ALWAYS USE BLUE LUSTRE THE PREMIUM QUALITY CARPET SHAMPOO. h » T. E. JONES & SONS. Inc 200 WEST MAIN STREET CLINTON. & C.