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/ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE CHatoti, & C n Thoraday, April 2, IMi In Qinfam Changed As will be noticed in a news story in The Chronicle today, the voting place for Clinton Precinct No. 2 has been changed. Hereafter, the National Guard Armory on South Broad Street will be used instead of the Hampton Avenue School. This applies only to those voters who live south of the Seaboard Railroad. In city elections, of course, only those who live in that area within the city limits will vote at that point. In county, state and national elections, voters in a wide area beyond the city limits are included, even extending almost to Ly dia Mill, Hopewell and Joanna. Voters liv ing near thoae precincts have a choice as to their voting place, but whatever it is, the name of the precinct must appear on their registration certificates. The Armory, in fact, is a more central place for voting in the southern city area, since the school formerly used is only a short block from the railroad boundary. The Armory is a more convenient place for voting for the majority and for several reasons. The area is less congested and there is more space for parking. Many people found it inconvenient to climb the steps at the school, a feature which actual ly prevented some people from voting. The Armory will better serve most people on South Broad and from the college to the southern city limits, including especially College View, College Heights, the hospital area, and the new and growing subdivisions south of the city. We think it s a good move. promises of job security. “No contract, no political party—not even an employer—can give anybody a secure job. The business of earning a living doesn’t work that way." Only profits, he stressed, can create and maintain job security. The worst thing that can happen to an employee is to work for a company that isn’t making money. “A profitable and efficient company,” Mr. Michelon concluded, “is the only one that can be humanitarian, and state-mind ed liberals would do well to remember that” But we can hardly expect them to— especially in an election year. According to the Information Director of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, American farmers are deeply concerned about the Civil Rights Act. As now writ ten, it requires the farmer to hire workers of all races, according to government for mulas or “racial balance,” despite their de sirability, their individual worth and the farmers’ independent judgment. Babcon’s , Post-Easter Message Wide Open Spaces Are Death Traps . L. C. Hamilton, Clemson Extension in formation specialist, generally writes on subjects relating to agriculture and rural living (his column “Farms and Folks” ap pears in The Chronicle rather frequently). But a couple of weeks ago, part of his release concerned a subject somewhat out of his field, but yet related to his custom ary categories. He asked a question, “Is Country Driv ing Safe?” and used it as the subject for his discourse. Here is what he said: “The tendency of drivers to ‘floor board’ the accelerator once they’re past the city limits shows up in the latest summary of motor vehicle traffic accidents issued by the South Carolina Highway Department. “For the month of December, 79 of the 91 fatalities in this state took place in rural places. This contrasts with smaller number, 12, which was classified as .urban, fatalities. “An^as might be expected from the foregoing facts, the number of injuries in rural places also exceeded those of the city by 1,638 to 907. For the year just past, 690 of the 796 fatalities and 11,746 of the 17,654 injuries were rural. “This is rather startling news, espec ially for one who has looked upon the wide- open spaces as a sanctuary' from the perils of city traffic and as a place where jangled nerves could be relaxed. “Such thinking, however, is not in line with the facts, as every driver should rec ognize. We cannot compare the number of vehicles operating in rural areas with those in urban places. Neither do I have a comparison of the relative number of miles traveled in each. The 1960 census, how ever, listed 41 percent of the state’s popu lation as urban and 59 per cent as rural. “Even this would not account for such a wide variation in incidences of fatal ac cidents, leaving one to reasonably conclude that greater speed was the ingredient lead ing to more accidents, injuries, and fatali ties occurring in the country.” How To Find Security *"Tha so-called liberal who cries out for broad welfare measures and state control lacks faith in people and in our free so ciety,” declared L. C. Michelon, Republic Steel, at the Institute on Industrial Rela tions. Leader of a seminar-on promoting em ployee understanding of the free market economy, Mr. Michelon scored political Babson Park, Mass., April 2—With the re birth of spring and the hope of Easter still in our hearts, it is a good time to ask what is wrong with this world—and with ourselves. Why is our nation so beset by scandal and injustice, the in ternational scene so blackened with tension and distrust, and even open hatred? WHERE HAS RELIGION GONE? I have long predicted that we would never be able to fully realize the great blessings of civiliza tion unless we all worked for real spiritual re newal. Religious faith is the driving force of our very existence; without it there can be no true or lasting peace on the earth. Why are not the words of Jesus put into practice in our every day life, both social and politi cal? He preached repentance and forgiveness; His prayers were not those or habit, but petitions springing from His deepest inner impulses. The followers of Jesus during His lifetime were taught to lead lives of service and self-sacri fice. His one basic principle of action was that men must love one another; He believed in the intrinsic worth of every human being. In His day He was looked upon as unconventional and uncompromising, with His immovable faith in God and His concern for the ultimate goodness of mankind. Every devoted religious person is supposed to agree to this doctrine—and act and live accordingly. But the condition of even the Christian world does not bear out today. LOOKING TOWARD ELECTIONS It seems to me, as we move toward voting day in November, that the most important ques tions for us to answer are: "Is the religion of Jesus something for us to live by? Is it worth being kept vitally alive? Is it something to guide a Presidential Candidate?" Many peo- pie. who do not religion are starting to wonder how many of our political troubles come from neglect of the Spirit. They are somewhat disturbed by the Su preme Court’s decision against prayers in the nation’s schools. Remembering back a quarter-century to the New York World’s Fair, designed to give us a "Glimpse of Tomorrow,” I cannot recall any emphasis whatsover on religious themes. The Fair showed super-airports, super-skyscrapers, supen-highways, and just about super-every- thing-else. But I do not remember seeing one single church. Now the World’s Fair is being prepared; the papers and magazine are full of fascinating projects. But here again I have noted only occasional reference to church pre sentations, but all important emphasis on ma terialistic advances. SPIRITUAL REAWAKENING NEEDED I am convinced that one thing, above all oth ers, is needed to save this old world of ours; A spiritual rebirth such as that which Saul of Tarsus experienced. You will recall how, when he was mercilessly persecuting the followers of Jesus, a sudden light and a power from above descended upon him. The same sort of thing has taken hold of every great leader in history. Before I go to the polls this November to vote for the President, I want to know which can didates are men who really pray. My first con sideration will be, "Is he a man of the Spirit?” Those who^know their Biblical history as they should will remember that Saul of Tarsus, through love, was transformed into Paul. As a result the regeneration of Europe began; the foundations of a new civilization were laid. PRACTICAL, NOT VISIONARY As I see it, we are caught today in the middle of a vast struggle between a temporal, mate rialistic worid and a world of the Spirit. Since we cannot successfully fight Godlessness with Godlessness, we must first love ourselves by working toward a great "spiritual revival.” I cannot agree with those who think that sci ence and techology can ultimately solve all our problems. The freedom—both social and political —for which we strive is a thing of the Spirit, not a thing of the Mind. If there is to be any world of tomorrow, we must all work toward a world-wide spiritual reawakening. THE AMERICAN WA Y Lost — Both Money and Freedom Stories Behind Words by William S. Penfield possible that there is only one week left in the fifth six-weeks, only 17 days until the Washing ton trip (informatiofi courtesy of the blackboards in every senior homeroom), and only 37 school days until the last day of the school year. Last Thursday’s Junior Class Cake Sale was a grand success, with the juniors earning $750 for financing the Junior-Senior Banquet May 1. Now their only problems are wrapping up their plans for that special evening and keeping their theme secret from the inquisitive seniors. Last Wednesday, despite rainy conditions, the CHS Transporta tion Club held the final part of its annual school Bus Drivers’ Road-E-O. Taking first place honors from among the ten drivers entered in this year’s competition was Jan et Lawson, the first girl ever to win the local contest. Sammy Wham placed second and Jerry Coker, third. Janet will now drive in the State Road-E-0 in Columbia May 1 in hopes of bringing home to CHS first place honors in the state-wide contest for the third consecutive year. This Friday the Red Devil Band will join forces with the Junior High Band and the Devil- aires to present a program of varied musical entertainment in its annual spring concert. To Badger The badger, which is related to the skunk and the weasel, is a short, thickset animal. It has powerful forepaws with sharp claws. Its skin is so loose that, when seized, the badger can turn upon its attacker. For centuries there was a sport in England called badger-baiting. A captive badger was put in an over turned barrel, then several dogs were set upon it. Though the badger gave a good account of itself in the ensuing fight, it was always overpowered by sheer numbers. » Badger-baiting was outlawed more than 100 years ago but from it came the expression “to badger,” meaning to harass or persistently annoy someone. Highlights From Clinton High By DISHIE DELANY Four wonderful lazy days! Can they really belong to the past? How can days which are so long anticipated be over so soon? At least they were perfect weather-wise, and all the girls show off their Easter outfits, to their best advantage. Now, however, it seems im- CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1M4 (Clinton (Chrontdr Established ISM July 4, 1889 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June 12, IMS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $4.00, Six months $2.90 One Year $5.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. R: Send Form 3579 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 mmmtinkraH^nf will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association National Advertising Reprsenetative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadslpiiia ; , *■ * • » « ■ T Telephone Talk By D. H. MARTIN Your Telephona During the past several weeks it has been my pleasure in presenting the Direct Distance Dialing story to several Clinton Civic Clubs and schools. The friendly reception was most gratifying. I must admit that I can’t remember all of the people’s names that I met; however, the friendli ness of these groups made an everlasting impres sion on me. It certainly makes a person fed good to know that they are welcome and the people of Clinton have certainly made me feel this way. BOOKCASES, WASHING MA CHINES, TELEVISION . . . every thing has the “built-in” look these days. Now, telephones! The new Panel Phone is designed so that receiver and dial are mounted on a plate that is flush with the wall. A smartly styled space saver, especially convenient in kitche'n or den! “WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY” says the Ohio woman who, after being tied hand and foot by a robber, called for help by dialing the telephone with her nose! A California gas station operator in a similar fix dialed with his tongue! We don’t recommend these methods of dialing for every day use, but they do illustrate the fact that your telephone is an ever-present help when you need it. Whether you have a small problem or a big emergency, a telephone call frequently brings a quick solution. Whenever possible, we recommend dialing with your finger! • • • TELEPHONE RECEIVER OFF TOE HOOK IS LIKE A LAMP WITHOUT A BULB. NO CALLS! NO LIGHT! If you should hear a strange buzzing from your phone, check to be sure the receiver has been replaced i correctly. If it isn’t, you may be missing «uit, Mr. Bouknight and the band members have been working hard to make this concert a suc cess (they were even at school practicing Monday morning), so let’s all show our appreciation by supporting them tomorow night. I know their program will be as entertaining and enjoyable ah it will be educational, so come on out and absorb a little painless cuMtoal Tomorrow six Sentinel staff members will attend the annual South Carolina Scholastic Press Association Convention at the University of South Carolina. At this convention the delegates win get a chance to learn more about good journalistic practices and about making the Sentinel bigger and better than ever: They will participate in discus sion groups moderated by stu dents of the School of Journal ism and will attend workshop sesions concerning such topics as editorials, news, m a k e - up, portss, and features. CHS delegates will include Carol Sanders, Dianne Ledford, Jane Johnson, Gloria Jackson and J. W. Davis. Mrs. Lewis Wallace faculty advisor for the Sentinel, will accompany the group. Next week the National Honor Society will conduct its annual Religious Emphasis Week pro grams in chapel each day. Ev ery day a different minister win address the student body on his favorite tope for youth. In charge of the week’* pro grams are David Templeton, Gloria Jackson, Eugene Forest er, and Mackie Austin. TO ATTEND SEMINAR O. F. Furr, Clinton Superin tendent for Pilot Life Insurance Co., of Greensboro, N. 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