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■ 'k* THE CLINTON CHRONICLE ■ y CUnion, S. C^ Thureday, March 5, 1964 Statesmanship Wanted / It is widely recognized that many mem bers of the House of Representatives in their landslide vote (290-130) for the Civil Rights Act were not expressing their con victions but revealing their vulnerability to pressure and passing this hot potato on to the Senate in the pious hope that the Upper House can put the chill on it. Republican Rep. Louis Wyman, former Attorney General of New Hampshire, is more specific on this point than most. Had there been a secret ballot, he says, the measure would not have gotten 50 votes. But the sole question now is: Can the Senate—even though opponents are pre pared to talk endlessly on the subject— ; do more than delay this grant of extra- Constitutional powers to the President and new brigades of inquisitory deputies? The oateome—which is nothing less than whethmr the United States is to be come a dictatorship—may well turn on the development of statesmanship where nem is presently apparent In view of ex- istbif and eontnuy pressures in the South apd in those northern big-city states with heavy concentrations of Negro population, we may best Me to those areas of the na- thft whirs racial issues are of the least per litieal oOacata for the Moeeo to lead us out of an emotional wilderness in which the landmarks of Justice and Reason and Free dom have become obscured. If the Senate is not to yield ignomi- niously to the influences that numbed the conscience of the House, there is much to do to accomplish desired reforms within the framework of the Constitution. The bill as it stands, conceived in deception and dedicated to Executive authority, adds to the stature of none and destroys the free doms of alL to look after the public or consumers’ in terest. The Justice Department stands ready to prosecute those accused of violating the law. Unless government itself has gone off the track and lost sight of its purpose there should be no need for another agen cy superimposed on all the rest to look af ter consumer affairs. What is overlooked in new bureau pro motion is the fact that the consumers’ greatest protection lies in the very struc ture of our competitive economic system. Every item that a family buys from a home. to hairpins is offered by a variety of competing suppliers. Go in to buy a small appliance—for example, an electric mixer. There will be a dozen different makes and models of varying prices, colors, designs and capabilities. There is last year’s model for the bargain hunter. Any company producing an inferior mixer or selling it at a price too high in comparison with similar machines would not stay in business long. If there is one thing consumers, who are alao taxpayers, tot’ Med, it ia the cost of paying for another ml ti thousand em ployee government bureau organized to take care of a problem that doesn’t exist. Babwm Discuues Consumer Spending Habits They Look Back —Think Ahead ’The big war,” the old timers who were there call the conflict that ended 45 years ago last November, and which sparked the organization of The American Legion by a handful of its veterans meeting in Paris 45 years ago come March 15, 16 and 17. This one was “the war to end war.” Remember? In 1946, we thought maybe World War U would do it. Thai came Ko rea. Now there’s Vietnam; a Wall through the heart of Berlin dividing Red troops from Allied forces. Tomorrow, what? Cu ba? Central America? Cyprus? Malay sia? Something bigger? For what may lie ahead, The Legion, young as ever in spirit and vigor, is set ting aside all three days—March 15, 16, 17 —for a 45th birthday rededkation to God and Country, to the advancement of nation al security, the reawakening of a somno lent patriotism. The list of Legion-backed programs that have, in one way and another, eased or brightened the lives and the future of mil lions of Americans is too long for recital here—and too well known to require it. On March 15 and 16 and 17, the lights will bum brightly in American Legion Poet Homes across the nation and in many for eign lands as well. The oldest Legionnnaires and the youngest and their families and their friends will “assemble themselves to gether,” much as the founders did in Paris in 1919. There will be reminiscence, and reunion and remembrance. There will also be gaiety and the laughter of children. And from it all, please God, may come a contagious, all-pervading revival of the resolution that has made America—Ameri ca. Imaginary Need Groups seeking to establish a special federal agency to watch out for the inter ests of consumers must know very little about either the function of government or the competitive enterprise system, which serves consumers so welL In the first place, government in the United States is organized to represent the interests of the people, all of whom are con sumers. The Department of Agriculture, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food end Drug Administration and all the estab lished administrative and regulatory agen cies have the specific duty and the power Babson Park, Mass., March 5—Soon many millions of Americans will be receiving sizable amounts of “extra” cash as federal withholding taxes are cut. Some of my friends who own re tail stores figure they are sure to get the lion’s share of this money. But I think these people may be counting their chickens before they are hatched. Here are my reasons. CONSUMERS TODAY HAVE MORE FREEDOM OF CHOICE During the 1960’s and the early 1960’s, fairly steady increases in personal income brought a gre^t many of the nation's households up to an adequate standard of living. Hence, the substan tial additions to spending power which many families will get from the tax cut will represent discretionary income. This means people will have more freedom of choice as to what they will buy than they have usually had. Their atti tudes and their buying patterns may determine to what extend retail stores will benefit from the tax cut—and form the eco nomic growth that lies ahead SERVICE BUSINESSES WILL PROSPER Retail stores should certainly do better in 1964 because of the tax cut. But it is not going to be the bonanza some storekeepers are expecting. Living standards are high and rising. This means people are going to spend an increasing percent age of their incomes for such things as insurance, household and personal service, and recreation and travel. The old-line merchant who expects customers will continue to fill their shopping bas kets with the same types of goods they bought when they were not so well off, may be in for an awakening. I forecast further growth in service business es in 1964. Best gains will be in private education and research, foreign travel, and money-lending. I predict that private spending for educational purposes in 1964 will top 1963’s figures.. WHAT CONSUMERS WILL BUY Today food, shelter, and clothing take about one-third of all family income; but the ratio is declining every month. In another ten years, these items may use a much smaller share. From now on people will be able to spend more for wants, instead of needs. Consumers will become belter educated, more choosy, and more spoiled. They will still purchase food, shelter, and clothing items in good volume, but they will also buy a great many othir things besides. These will mostily he comforts and semi-luxuries. The average work week in America has not shortened very much in the past twenty years, but emphasis on leisure time and making the most of it has increased. The desire to travel and to enjoy to the full holidays and vacations is a powerful force influencing buyers’ attitudes and behavior. I predict a good increase in dollars for travel in 1964 versus 1963. In addition, I look for big boosts in spending for sports clothes, boats, fishing tackle, and many other recreational wants. MARKETS OF TOMORROW The amount of installment debt contracted to help finance expensive vacations and other ser vices, and to pay debts accumulated as people have sought a higher standard of living. Is not yet large in relation to total income. But I fore cast it will grow fast and that it will be important in shaping the markets of tomorrow. More liberal unemployment and social se curity payments—along wtfii more generous pen sions from private employers—win encourage people to spend more. Their spending habits will he based increasingly on aspirations and expec tations, instead of on current income. You can expect consumers to be more selective from now on; for they are going to have more and more money to spend as they please, and they know what they want. On the other hand, thorn who do succeed in selling them will be very well re warded. THE AMERICAN WAY Wrong Spouts Plugged Stories Behind Words hy William & Penfield To Cry Wolf One at Aesop’s fables tells of a shepherd boy who became lonely at his task and decided to create some excitement He ran toward a nearby village, shouting, “Wolf, wolf!” and the villagers rushed out to help him defend his flock. But there was no wolf, and the villagers re turned home with the boy’s laughter ringing in their ears. . Twice more the boy cried “wolf!” and the villagers responded, only to be laughed at Finally, a wolf did attack the flock and the boy again ran toward the village, shouting, “Wolf, wolf!” But the villagers, deceived on the other occasions, paid no attention to the boy’s cries, and the wolf made a meal of the flock. , . This fable is the origin of the expresion “to cry wolf'—to raise a false alarm. For her achievement Jane will review a “Homemaker of Tomor row” pin on Class Day. Jane, who has also recently reached the Finalist rank in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, is the deserving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Rollins of Cald well Street. * Congratulations are due Stu dent Council President Bobby Johnson who has received double honors this month. In addition to receiving an ap pointment from Senator Olin D. Johnston to the Air Force Acade my, Bobby was named Student of the Month for February. In addition to serving as Stu dent Council president, Bobby, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, is also an active mem ber of the Key Club, the Block “C” Club, the Science Club, and the National Honor Society. Today through Saturday many CHS’ers will be taking bus driv er training to earn bus drivers’ licenses and thereby gain mem bership in the Clinton High Transportation Club. To qualify for a bus driver’s license, a student must receive satisfactory endorsement from the faculty, be 16 years old and pass both written driver’s exam and a stiff road test. Wednesday, the Transportation Club gave a going-away party for Kenneth Muckenfuss, who is moving to Florida. Have a happy holiday! District 56 School Lunch Menu Week of March 9-13 MONDAY Milk, pork and gravy, cabbage and carrot slaw, rice, biscuit, butter and peach pie. TUESDAY Milk, chili-burger with cheese, potato salad, corn, buns, butter, and cake with chocolate icing. WEDNESDAY Milk, chicken pie, green peas, celery and carrot sticke, biscuit, batter, and orange juice. THURSDAY Milk, country style steak with gravy, frozen lima beans, rice, biscuit, butter, and grapefruit sections. FRIDAY Milk, salmon croquettes, cab bage, apple and raisin salad, creamed potatoes, corn bread, butter, and cherry pie. After all the excitement of chapel programs every day last week in conjunction with the Science Career Forum, CHS seems rather dull this week. However, since this is a four- day week because of the Teach ers’ convention which will be held tomorrow in Columbia, the smiles of all CHS’ers are much brighter. Then too, brightening up the seniors’ week is talk about their Washington trip. This is the week each senior most decide definite ly whether or not he is going to make the trip. Like last year, the seniors will spend the week of April 19 tour ing not only the Capital itself, but also points of interest at Wil liamsburg, Va., and at the Naval Academy,at Annapolis, Md. ■ _ • • • Last Saturday the Devilettes 1—' — CLINTON, 8. C.; THURSDAY, MARCH I, 1994 3I}f (ftlintmt (Ehrmtirlr EstaMsshed 1999 July 4, 1399 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS v U. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subacrtptkm Rate (payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $4.00, Six months $2.90 One Year $9.00 " Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3879 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers — 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 ho noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. -V -- , — , , ■ ' * , ' Member: South Carolina Press -Aisociation, National.Editorial Association From Clinton Hi r. By DISHIE DELANY News Of Bonds Cross Roads MRS. N. A. 8HOUSE suffered defeat at the hands of Woodruff in a real heart-breaker for the Eastern AA Conference championship. Despite their truly outstanding efforts, the girls couldn’t seem to sink ’em fast enough and the final score stood at 40-60. Outstanding forwards for tlie Devilettes were Mary Nettles, Sandra Huggins, and Linda Till er,. Putting in excellent jobs de fensively were Kathy Smith, Irene Vaughan, Dianne Pitts, and Belinda Leonard. • * * In the February Sentinel, is sued Friday, it was announced that Jane Rollins has been named CHS Homemaker of Tomorrow. Sponsored by Betty Crocker, this title is awarded to the lenior girl who scores highest on a written knowledge and attitude examination held December 3. CLUB MEETS The Shady Grove Home Demon, stration Club met Tuesday at 5:30 at the club house. The lesson on windows and furniture ar rangement was presented by project leaders Mrs. J. O. Hue- ble and Mrs. N. A. Shouse. Mrs. J. C. Gruber was hostess. Ten members of the club at tended the electric club meeting in Laurens last Tuesday night. Steve Wright, program chair man of the Shady Grave club, was elected president of the coun ty electric club. Members will at tend each Tuesday night for five meetings. 4-H members are taught important facts concern ing electric appliances in the OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUB. CO. home and safety measures in the use of the same. Each member is allowed a project. * • • ./ The March meeting Of the 4-H Club will be held on the 9th at 4:00 at the club house. • • • Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb, II, and children, George and Cather ine, have moved to Atlanta, Ga., where Mr. Cobb is employed, z Mr. and Sirs. Maxie Duckett and son have moved into the ^hady Grove manse, which was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Cobb. Mrs Duckett is the former Bren da Motes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Motes. Mrs. J. C. Nabors and Mrs. Claude Satterwhite were in Co lumbia last week to visit Miss Rachel McCarley, who ia • pa tient at the Baptist bospiUL "Tales Of Beaufort . ^ , Av ^ :—,— v Nell S. Grmydon Photographs By Eugene Sloan * THE CHRONICLE n Your Program Now Playing — Today-Saturday Features: 3:20, 5:30 and 8:00 Saturday: 1:00 Continuously Starts Monday, March 9 — kjjgjjj A ¥fhiHpool of intrigue... advntvn...and H* utfxfMtfdl Caw, Audrey Grant Hepburn TECHNICOLOR Walter Matthau/James Cobum aw-HENRY MANCtNI sm,* PETER STONE STANLEY D0NEN ‘The management heartily recommends this mystery comedy”—Leland Young. Features: 3:15, 7:20 and 9:15 JUST OFF THE PRESS! ’A Fairfield Sketchbook" JULIAN BOLICK THE CHRONICLE EYE EASE ADDING MACHINE PAPER Staaiahl WMth > ' . 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