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'~r r —7—■»» /■ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Fingers And Eyes “For the first time since 1968 leaders uf the economy bloc in the House of Rep resentatives have succeeded in making budget cutting politically popular/’ Thus speaks Theron J. Rice, Legislative she feels* rightly or wrongly, that she has ^ been badly treated, economically or other wise, the store in question is not likely to see her again. This country has no need, and no place, for a Big Brother consumer advisory bu reau—or any other Big Brother agency Manager of the Chamber of Commerce of workijlg on the assumption that dishonesty the United States. On the specific side, he ra ther thgn integrity is the hallmark of points oat that the House, as of a late date, private enterprise, had cot |4.6 billion from major money bills, and that additional slashes of at least $6 ■ t billion more are in prospect The total Of every three of the nation’s youths, comes fairly close to equaling the antici- one drops out of school before graduating from high school That results in a tragic and significant contribution to the unem ployment total—jobs nowadays usually re quire a high school education at the mini mum. ,T h pated $11 billion revenue loss to the gov- erintaent that would come with enactment of the Administration’s tax bill. * This is a hopeful situation. And there can be no small doubt that the House action is strictly in accord with present-day public feeling. The “spend, spend, spend” philoeo- phy, on a widespread public scale, is lees DisCUSSGS [popular. An alert and anxious electorate ^ ^ w / wants elimination of non-essential expend!- OptlOllftl VsOtlTSCS tures—and it wants full measure of return for the dollars that are spent. What Congress may finally do is, of course, still a question mark. There has been an encouraging, if modest, start to ward economy. But the taxpayers, who are the voters, must keep their fingers crossed—and their eyes firmly on Capitol Hill. Are We Destined For The Dost Bin of History? “We are in a moment of unmatched na tional peril. Our opponents ... are very clearly and willingly pledged to our de* struction.” This grim warning comes from a recog nized authority on communism—Dr. Rich ard Walker, Director of the Institute of In ternational Studies at the University of South Carolina. Speaking before a group of Oregon school board members and ad ministrators, he added this about the com munist powers: “We tend to underestimate them. We blindly preach the doctrine that Democratic forms of government are the only ones which survive. But the truth is that most of the historically influential governments through the years have been despotic. “We must realize the American demo* cratic system is a rare exception to world govermnent rule. We can be pushed into the dust bin of history if we do not educate our students to understand other govern ments and to protect our own.” That last sentence represents the core of Dr. Walker’s message. Our schools, he feels—and all the available evidence sup ports him—are just not doing Hie needed Babson Park.Mass., December 12 — Parent* throughout the nation will be having their young folk home for Christmas from the colleges they have been attending this year. In most cases, when the young peope return to college they can select certain optional studies in additon to the compulsory courses which are the minimum re quirement. Without being specific, I would like to recommend strongly that these “elective” stud ies be in one (or all) of the following four general divisions. ENGUSH Any student looking forward to government work of any kind will have to take an examination in English. This applies espec ially to those going into the diplomatic service, or out of the country on any government work.. Such memorandums or reports as they send out will be read by many persons, and the character of the English used will reflect on the government employee writing the material. In fact, a good grounding in ■ # ** T w - English grammar and facility of expression are important to success in any line. Many a scientist (brilliant in his own field) has found acceptance of his conclusions hampered by an inability to present his case with clarity and effectiveness. It is also important for parents to use good English at home. Irrespective of what our children learp at school, they inevitably use the language they hear at home and are judged thereby. Hence, English should be one of the pri mary electives for young people. THE SCIENCES We are livng in a new age. When I went to high school, and even college, the laboratory work consisted mainly of a few experiments in physics and chemistry. Not only are these now outdated, but much new research and discovery have been added in this era of radio, television, and other wonderful inventions. Moreover, we are now in the atomic age, which will develop new sources of power all over the world. An elective course in one of the sciences should be a great help in getting any kind of job today. The main thing 1st to understand the various terms so that you can talk intelligently, as a salesman or as a fellow worker. This especially applies to the nomenclature of the electronics in- Stories Behind Words by William S. Pen field Epicurean The word “Epicurean,” which refers to sensual pleasures (especially those of eating and drinking) is an example of how a doctrine can be twisted. Epicurus was a Greek philosopher who, in the late 4th century B. C., founded a school in his garden in Athens. He taught that the greatest good was pleas ure, and that to experience pleasure a person must live wisely, justly and temperately. Highlights From Clinton High After this past Saturday a number of once self-assured seniors are now quite discon certed. This is the effect of the College Board—the most formidable mental torture known to civilized college ad missions officials. Actually it isn’t quite this bad, but it does leave one with a distinct feeing of stupidity. This torture exam is a stand ard test given at thousands of By DISHIE DELANY test centers throughout the na tion on the same dates. This year the test was not offerd at CHS; therefore many seniors traveled to Spartanburg, Green ville, Greer, and even as far as Brevard, N. C., to stand this test which determines to a cer tain extent one’s chances of being accepted by the college of his choice. • • • The Junior play, “Where’s T of the om perfect for hit put, and each one dM an job! It looted as if the ing to be senM tors from this group! Mrs. N. P. Robinson and Him Blaise Miller certainly deaenre a let of credit /for their fine job of directing. • • « Next Tuesday the cembiaed Junior and Senior High chor uses, under the direction of Mrs. Haul GilfUlan, will pre sent “Love Transcendtag,”, n Christmas cantata, in the high school auditorium. This can tata retells the beautiful story of the Nativity in equally beau tiful music. I’m sure all you CHS’ers will enjoy this fine program, so be sure to sup port the choruses. • • • Tast week the Red Devil band marched in the Chester, Laurens, Whitten Village, and Clinton Christmas parades. To gether with aching feet and cramps, the tired marchers brought home third place from the Laurens parade. Clinton, S. C., Thursday, Daeambar 12, IMS Last wash the Red Devil her FHA meeting the girls and their mothers, who wsre spec ial invited guests, note treated to a demonstration by Mrs. June Smoak of the Dhte Pow er Company, on making Christ mas decorations tor the home. They leaned haw to mate imaginative and attractive dec orations which wffi be sure to lend their homes a gay holiday The CHS basketball crest and Hones Path by scores ofMtoMaadMtob?. Tbs hays also defeated Henea Path by a scops of 41 to 40, hut they last to merest 41 to 74. The nest game is nitttet greenwood at ths CHS gym. Installations And Repair • Plumbing a Electric — Call —' Joe V. Edwards 883-2933 — & Your \ 1 m w \\\\\ iVS Today-Saturday December 11-14 ' '■■ft > ' : air _ mi ■h. Features: 3:20, 5:17, 7:14, 9:11—Sat. Start 1:00 Mon.-Tues^ Dec. 16-17 The Horizontal Lieutenant Color Army Comedy Paula Prentiss, Jim Hut ton, Jack Carter. 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Wodo-Thunu, Dec. 18-19 Thunder of Drums Color Thrilling Frontier Dmmn Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luaaa Patten. 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 kind of job in teaching pride in the United _ States, and the meaning of communism and dustry, which is still in its infancy. Although I the threat it is to fevery freedom we know, graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of There are many deficiencies in this coun try's educational complex—and that is cer tainly one of the worst. Another Bureaucratic Acorn Sprouting It is reported that members of the Con sumer Advisory Council are unhappy. Thn; unhappiness, it seems, stems from the lack, of attention its views receive and in its inability to make what it regards as the consumer viewpoint felt within the Admin istration. One possibility is that it may attempt to establish a consumer counsel in side the White House, to report directly to the President. Thus do bureaucratic oaks from little acorns grow—or, at any rate, try to grow. The Council, judging by its little-known and little-read pronouncements, thinks the consumer is getting a bad deal and needs more official protection from avaricious or conscienceless or careless or just plain untrustworthy producers and retailers. This, of course, is tantamount to saying that the consumer is, in the vivid slang word, a \pigeon, always ripe and ready to be plucked. And that attitude comes as rather startling news to thousands of con cerns in this country whose success or fail ure depend on consumer favor. For example, every retailer—large or small, chain or independent—is vibrantly aware of the canniness and critical eye of the American housewife. It is her business to know value, and to make the budget dol lar stretch to its possible limit. And once Techonlogy, which today is supposed to be “tops in electronics, yet I was taught nothing—in my day—about that subject and therefore am ig norant in that field. Be sure your youngster takes a course in the sciences. PHYSICAL HEALTH Too many young people are graduating from college as “experts” only in football, baseball, basketball, or some of the other games in which colleges compete. Such men are idolized by the girls, but this does not help them get good jobs when they graduate. My immediate interest is that you urge your chlidren to take an elective in physiology and the studies which treat of their own bodies and health. Very few of us have ever understood what a wonderful creature we are, and how we can keep well by observing a few simple laws. Cours es along these lines should be given care ful attention at this time when theories regarding the life-givng DNA and BN A are being developed by independent researchers and the leading drug companies. IMPORTANCE OF FAITH It am not interested in theology and much that is being preached in our churches. Yet, the importance of faith cannot be overestimated by any young person or family head. T hope that the colleges which our young people are at tending offer courses on the history of religions such as Confucianism and Buddhism. These courses would show that most of the great relig ions were founded on the same principles as Christianity, although they may have preceded it by some centuries. It is also well to have your young people ac tive members of a YMCA or YWCA. This will enable them to make friends with others of good influence. I personally owe much to the YMCA I attended when I was at MIT. I met there Leroy D. Peavey, who later became a valuable business associate of mine. I also hope that your young people will be encouraged to attend a local church in their college community. In this connection, it is very important that a good example be set at home. The father cannot sit home reading the Sunday paper while sending his children to church. Young people learn far more from ex ample than from precept. CLINTON, 8. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1MI (Elintan (Etirrtttirlr July 4, 1S89 — WILLIAM 4TIL80N U, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICS PUBLISHING COMPANY Mbecriptton Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $4-00, Six Months $tJ0 One Year *00 Second Class Poetafs Paid at Clinton, 8. C. The Chronicle seeK| the cooperation of its subscribers end reedm. — the publisher will at all ttmee appreciate wise suggestions and klndy advice. 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