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X " -1 , / Stale's Death ToD SdD Continuing Deaths on South Carolina are still continuing at a high last ymir tha rate was the second highest in the nation. s Just last week-end, v according to the State Highway Department, eleven persons were killed in accidents in the state. The remedy? We don’t know. But our first suggestion would be re duced speed and more alert drivers. South Carolina probaSly has the best highways of any state in the nation. Some of our secondary roads are better engin eered than the primary roads in many states. But with all their_ excellence, accidents on our highways continue at an appalling rate. It is certainly not the fault of the highways. In most cases it is not the fault the emjbattled free world remains to be seen. Host immediateliy and most obvi ously, he has given respite to Mao whose highways refftae has been tottering on the slippery rate. and edge of dissolution. He has given Khrush- of Western Europe. And he hps handed to the rag-tag Communist-oriented gaggle of “nations” Jn the UN the basis for recog nition of ‘‘two Chinas” that they have so long sought ^. President DeGaulle has served notice that regardless of others, France will go her own way—at least as far as the Com munists will let her. Donald Robinson, writing in This Week magazine, says: “This the Amercan peo ple should know. The U. S. Army and the U. S. Air Force are secretly fighting one of the most bitter wars in Washington history, and the ricochets are reacting all of the cars. There remains only one other wa ^ to the jungles of^ South Vietnam, element—the drivers. Sometimes' we wonder if South Caro linians place any value on their own lives. It doesn’t seem so. An Appeal . To Our Legislators ' For many months—even years—the Laurens County Supervisor and Board of Commissioners have had to struggle along with worn-out machinery for road -con struction and repairs. The longer they worked and waited, the worse it became. The equipment has deteriorated, and units have ceased to function, until now the department is scarcely able to do more than some scraping in an attempt to level out the remaining dirt roads. Practically ne work can be done in building new roads and maintaining the paved roads. The hundreds of miles of paved reads hi the county are fast going to pot Only a few trucks have been bought in recent years. It is well past time for this important department of the county to be well-equip- ped. Senator Dixon introduced 'a bill in the Senate, which passed and is now in the House, that provides for a referendum on the issuance of bonds to purchase $114,- 900 worth of equipment. The House members want to use part of the $78,000 surplus on hand to buy' equipment. Representative David Taylor says that the operating surplus of the county for this year will be $100,000. It seems to us that it would be better to use part of the present surplus now buy some of the needed equipment Then, at the end of the current fiscal year next June 30, more could be bought at that time. In that way, the county could use the coming spring, summer and fall to begin to get its roads in good shape. If we waited for a bond referendum and a bond issue, next winter would probably be here before anything could be doner- then it would be too late. Bond issues, it appears to us, are a poor means to secure funds for equipment. It should be done with current funds. It is better 'business," we think, to utilize bond issues only for capital expenditures. The issue is a simple one, but crucial to the nation's defenses. The Army wants to build a huge air force of its own, and the Air Force is battling to stop it. Never in the 19 years that I’ve been reporting on military affairs have I seen such rancor between the Services.” Babson Discusses Prices and Inflation ff4 J V; Babson Park, Mass., February 13—Upturns in selected commodity prices, especially nonferrous metals, are causing concern in some quarters. These could be the first signs of a broad price breakthrough on the upside within a few years. Many are wondering whether this might be the forerunner of a new wave of inflation. WHAT IS INFLATION? No two authorities define inflation in exactly the same way. The economist takes one point of view, the banker another, the manufacturer a third, and so on. But they all boU down to this: Inflation comes when the supply of money exceeds the supply of goods. Such a situation occurs whenever than is • frig enough increase in government or private credit to trigger higher prices and higher wages. It can also oc cur when there is an increase in the circulation of money, be cause this has the same effect that more money would have. In very recent years, careful money and credit management by the federal governmnet—es pecially the Federal Reserve System—has kept inflation pret ty much in check. Now that taxes are to be reduced substantially, it will be harder to hold inflation back. t FURTHER UPLIFT IN PRICES I forecast that domestic wholesale commodity prices will show further strength in the months just ahead. I base my prediction on the follow ing convictions: (1) Costs are high and will rise further especially during the first half of 1964; (2) profit margins are unrealistically small in ,.^»>certain instances; (3) demand, which is already heavy, will broaden considerably when the tax cut becomes effective. But I want to point out, too. that these plus factors are very nearly offest in many cases by large world -supplies of raw materials as well as by strong competitive presures in individual in dustries, both in the U. S. and in leading pro ducing nations abroad. CROP PRICES TO FIRM ALSO Public spending power could be increased by nearly $6 billion this year, once the tax bill be comes law. At first, this will spur the effort to raise the price level. But later, as the govern ment applies the brakes in the form of higher interest rates and perhaps some credit restric tions, manufacturers will likely have some second thoughts. I forecast we are not now headed for runaway price inflation. However, in addition to price firming in in- We hone our le<ri«lAfora run o-af dustrial commodities, I look for a better tone in we nope our legislatore can get togeth- ( irm product quo tation S . ihough gain, thare will er on aome plan to rejuvenate our county’s probably be limited. During the past couple of road building and maintenance department years we made some dood dents in the huge sur- at the earliest possible date—and we ap- Plus of agricultural products our government has peal to them to do so. • Off The Deep Bind General Charles DeGaulle hero of the French underground of World War II, for whose cause the United States gave blood and treasure, has done in the eye of a friend who went all out to give him back a country. Whatever the outcome of his recogni tion of mainland China’s Red regime—the bloodiest and the most vociferous of all the creeping inflation that we have had during the Red foes of fraAdom t-W io ii. last few years. Heavy total government spending - rr< *»<?n—this is the way it (at aU tevels) is a big factor in this year-to-year been holding. This was helped by expanding ex ports due to crop reverses in Europe. But the U. S. last year also produced 'more food and feed- stuffs than ever before, so the surplus is still a problem. Hence U. S. crop prices can hardly be expected to shpw great or lasting upturns. What ever gains over 1963 do occur will result from smaller livestock marketings and heavy purchases of grains for shipment abroad, including those to Russia and her satellites.- WHAT ABOUT CONSUMER PRICES? While wholesale prices of both agricultural and industrial commodities are moving up, what will happen to prices at retail and to living costs? I believe 1964 will see more of the same type of THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Ctiato*, S. C„ Thursday, February 13,1964 Public Records PROPERTY TRANSFERS Lillian G. Brownlee to J. J. Bailey, lot in the Wattsville com- muplty far 11,099.09: — Don’t You Mean Extreme Good Sense ? Stories Behind Words by William S. Penfield To Boomerang The expression “to boomerang” is an allusion to the action of the boomerang, a wooden missile used by the natives of Australia. — The boomerang is crescent-shaped. It is from two to four feet long and is flat on one side and round on the other. There are three kinds of boomerangs: one for war, one for hunting, and one for amusement. The one used for amusement is the well known “re turn” type. When thrown it travels outward and up ward, whirling and traveling in an arc. After it reach es a certain distance and height it returns, falling near the thrower. From this action came the expression ’“to boomer ang,” meaning for some argument or action to be turn ed back on the originator. Highlights From Clinton High the histc —a V great history books. “Le must stand m Grand Charles”—a great soldier in the ayes of many, a great statesman in the eyes of some, and in the final judgment a man without the character to stand by the friends who had rescued him from the abyss! He will not long be able to hide this deficit from his countrymen. What new jeopardy he has visited on boost in consumer prices and living costs. Waste and inefficiency in both government and private business are also important. Hence I see no early end to the steady decline in the purchas ing power of the dollar. Don’t be fooled by talk of government econo my. Total spending by public agencies will climb in coming years—even though controls may ease the impact. Inflation is by no means dead. In the early 107O’s v if not before, it could be our coun try’s Number One Problem ! CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1964 ... • :y... .> v- , . v dlhp (£Union tChnnurlp . Established 1906 , Jaly 4, 1889 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June 13, 1955 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subecription Rate (payable in Advance) Out-of-County —r One Year $4.0Q, Six months $2.50 —_— One Year $5.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and re&ers — the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general Interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. Member: Smith Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association r National Advertising Reprsenetative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia fell’* - ' . » .v , , . ' *} —■ This week has really been an exciting one at CHS as we stu dents hav been doing every thing from buying paperback books to voting for a “King of Hearts.” And of course, in addition to these activities, there has been much talk about a certain freshman with an unusual hob by and about the television de but of some of our talented folk singers. All this week the library has been jammed with students buy ing paperbacks at the National Honor Society Book Fair. At the fair everything from a French-English Dictionary to “Gone With the Wind” is avaiL able in low-cost paper bound editions. So far the student re sponse has been very good, and it looks as though everyone has his reading cut out for him for the rest of the year. Also this week, girls with decorated boxes have been do ing their best to leave every one penniless. It seems that ev eryone is working especially hard this year because of that extra day attached to the end of this monh. At any rate, the excitement and rivalry has been keen as everyone contrib uted his extra pennies to his fa vorite King of Hearts candi date. p Who will wear the crown? No one will know until tomorrow morning when his escort will place it on his head. Mean while, keep those pennies com ing! - Also tomorrow, thanks to Butch Rice’s unusual hobby of writing important people, Sena tor Olin D. Johnston will speak to the student body in chapel. Butch originally wrote the Sen ator to ask him to speak to Mrs. Hayne Workman’s civics class, but the .Senator kindly consented later to speak not only to the civics class but also to the entire student body. And .of course you saw your friends V^in the studio audience on “Smndy Show'.* Sunday af ternoon. J think all we CHS’ers can be very proud of our school aend the students who repro- tented us. Those who actually performed on the show looked (and sounded) like true profes sionals, while those in the audi ence upheld the fine traditions of our dear old Clinton High. . The Faculty-Yarsity game is By DISH1E DEL ANY set for Saturday night in the school gym. Because it is the fnial event in the March of Dimes Drive, everyone please come out and enjoy the fun. And there will indeed be plenty of fun, with the boys serving as cheerleaders and cutting other capers, there’s sure never to be a dull momeht. Last Saturday the March of Dimes Dance earned over $200 for the MOD, so let’s continue to support Jane and Mary Locke in their plans and make this the most successful cam paign yet! For the seniors this week has a special siginifacance. It is “turn in research themes week.” With Miss Sheely’s classes turning theirs in Mon- dan ;and Mrs. Wallace’s to morrow, the students can breathe a deep sigh of relief and retire to rest their cramp ed hands and typewriter-wary fingers, while our teachers be gin their long ordeal of correct ing these “theses.” imi H. R. Bolton to Keith Russell, .41 of an acre in the City of Lau rens for $10.00 and other consid erations. Furman A. Wallace to Mack A. Ashmore, lot 2 miles south of Wa terloo for $1.00 and other consid erations. Furman Wallace to Mack A. Ashmore, lots on Lake ^Green wood. Mrs. Minnie N. Young to James C. Young, lot in Laurens County for $10.00 and other con siderations. Mrs. Lula Banning to Mrs. Gir- tha Rice, lot in Blalock Estates Subdivision for $7,500.00. Bessie T. Bfooks and Margaret M. Brooks to Archie Thompson, lots in Dials Township for $950.00. Josephine H. Paxton to Janie N. Hill, lot in Cross Hill Town ship, for $1.00 and other conider- ations. Edgewater Club, Inc., to Glenn Atkins, lot in Edgewater Club Estates for $99.00. H. R. Bolton to Ernest Ster ling, lot in South Heights Sub division, Laurens, for $10.00 and other considerations. Lillie Simms Gary to Laura H. Simmons, lot in Gray Court for $2,800.00. Edgewater Club, Inc., to H. W. Bostic, lot in Kdgewater Club Es tates for $99.00. E. P. Bbazmah and Mary J. Boazman to T. W. Stokes and Thelma Earline Stokes, 5.7 acres in Cross Hill Township for $10.00 and other considerations. Mrs. Cora Lee Roberts to Cecil L. Abercrombie and Gail M. Ab ercrombie, 2.2 acres for $625.00. Amie Fleming to Evelyn F. Stoddard, lot on South Stoarr St., Clinton, for $1.00 and other con sider ai tons. Mrs. Selma B. Adair Prather to James E. Anderson, $1 acres for $10.00 and other considera tions. Tom Plaxico to Plaxico Chev rolet, Inc., lots in subdivision of Annie B. Buchanan, Clinton, for $10.00 and other considerations. John A Thompeon, Jr.,-and Henry M. Paris to Judson M. Ter rell, Jr., and Tennie N. Terrell, lot In Sherwood Forest Subdivi sion, Laurens, for $10.00. No Cut Prices —No “2 For 1” Sales A Good Drug Store Since 1883 v. We Use Only The Best of Drags In Our Prescription Department . Youngs Pharmacy “The Old Reliable” * Complete Line of FRANKOMA POTTERY ...and... DINNERWARE The 0AKLANE SHOP Liberty and Calvert Ave. Clinton, S. C. —r- Our Bank has grown through a tradition of personal service and friendliness. And although we’re continually adding “new fashioned” innovations to keep pace with modern banking needs, we feel that this is an appropriate time to extend again, to all of our banking friends, a sincere, old- fashioned Thanks for Banking with Us. We are always at your service. m & Hi S. Bailey & Sop, Bankers Established 1886 —- - Member FDIC / Clinton, S C. a Interest Paid On One Year Savings Certificates" YOUR MOAmRi ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY OFFICE fUPFLm CHRONICLE FUR. CO. PHONE tSS-SMl 13-15 There comes a time in Mber's life... when his becomes a “babe”.,. every : baby : —ifapies sAr . • • ••••••• HewyfaiNwwyJotwri 3:10, 6:00, 7:00 and 9:00 F. M. Saturday^Starts 1:00 P. M. February 17-18 Ami nk n cmi mm jwn CMnm Features 3:30, 6:40 and 8:00 Starts Wednesday, February 19 •tv. MUnSNEft \ • iriWCSTAM MOST HHA/M0US AU-CMT00H FSATUB TECHNICOLOR. ..