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I I i I THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Clinton, S. C, Thumday. May 18, IHi Clinton— And Commencement Three down and one to go—that is the story of commencement in Clinton as of today. The year’s closing exercises of Clinton High School, Bell Street High School, and Thomwell High School are all history, with the finals for Presbyterian College coming up Sunday. Few towns of its size-can boast of more commencement services than can Clinton. And it adds up to a couple of pleasurable weeks. It is a time for young people to take the stage; a time that brings inspi ration, renewed spirits, recharged energy, and increased courage—when we see three or four hundred boys and girls leave the local scene and set out on their careers, whether at work or in further educational endeavors. Altogether, it is a rewarding experi ence to be in Clinton in May. ernment is creating new bureaus to control business—at both the production and retail levels—on behalf of the consumer. A Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs has been appointed, a “truth in packaging" bill has been introduced, and a Committee on Consumer Interests has been formed. The Index says, “Now, all this talk about government ‘protecting’ consumers sounds good, but it only results in inter posing the heavy hand of government be tween producers and us consumers.’’ It looks like Washington is attempting to replace economic elections, determined by the consumer’s choice in the market place, with politics. As a consequence, in stead of the businessman changing his product to meet consumer wishes, govern ment bureaucrats would be in a position to dictate what the producer could offer and what the consumer could buy. Stories Behind Words William 8. Penfield Nest Egg There used to be a practice in gathering eggs around the barnyard to leave one egg in each nest. This egg was called a “nest egg.”' The farmer left the egg in the belief that it gave the hen an incentive and kept her from abandoning the nest and going elsewhere to lay. Many artificial eggs were manufactured to use as nest eggs. The practice is no longer common, but the fig urative expression “nest egg” still has wide usage. It means something put aside—usually money—as a saving for a special purpose. ThomwelTs Progress Is Continuing With the dedication of two new build ings on the Thomwell Orphanage campus Monday, what has come to be almost a tra dition was given another substantial boosts Under the administration of Dr. M. A. Macdonald as president, commencement week at Thomwell is coming to be regard ed as dedication week, also. Almost without exception, during re cent years, new buildings have been com pleted and made ready for dedication dur ing the commencement season. Friends of Thomwell have been gen erous in seeing to it that the physical plant is provided with what is needed to keep the institution operating in a modem and efficient manner. One of the latest is a handsome home for boys, built, as are most of the others, of granite. It was provided with funds from the estate of an Atlanta friend, Miss Mamie Berkele, and named for her mother. It will be a comfortable home for hundreds of youngsters in the many years to come. The other building is the M. S. Bailey Printing Shop, also a substantial granite structure. In our opinion, it is the most beautfiul home for a printing plant to be found anywhere. Not only is the building first rate, but the plant is also well equipped. In it, many boys will learn the printing trade in the years ahead. Adding much interest is the fact that the building and plant is the gift of the Bailey Foundation of Clinton, which has been exceedingly generous in its financial support of Clinton churches and institu tions. It is named for the late Mercer Silas Bailey, founder of the extensive textile and banking interests in Clinton. Dog Daze While there is a free press even a dog has his day. In the case of the President’s beagle when the President pulled its long ears in play the w’hole world knew about it in a matter of hours, and the President has had to try to soothe the irate citizenry ever since. This is just an example of how the free press and other communication jnedia in form the people of happenings in the news so as to give them an opportunity to draw their own conclusions on important events. Taking Away The Vote The Hermitage, Missouri, Index re cently answered its own question as to what is an economic election by saying, “. . . this kind of election takes place each time one of us buys something. The dollars we spend are really ‘votes’ in favor of certain products and services that we prefer over others.” Many political leaders seem wholly un familiar with the competitive nature of business in its struggle to win the favor of the consumer. As the Index says, the consumer is in the enviable position of be ing boss. Regardless of this fact the gov- Babson Discusses Possibilities Of World War IU Babson Park, Mass., May 28—Up until the present time, I had not been immediately con cerned about the possibility of World War III; but with the developments in South Vietnam, I sent to Wellesley for my expert on international affairs, Donald W. K. Chun. CONDITIONS IN CUBA With Cuba so near to us here in Florida, it re ceives considerable space in the leading daily pa pers. Of course, none of us in Florida want to do anything to help Castro. We are very much opposed to his position regarding our reconnais sance planes flying over Cuba, and are provoked over his cutting off water and other supplies from our important base at Guantanamo Bay in East Cuba We have owned this base since we freed Cuba from Spain 66 years ago. On the other hand, everyone in Florida, es pecially Miami, feels it would be a mistake to attempt another blockade of Cuba, particulary against Britain’s ships. It has been many years since I personally have been to Cuba, but dele gations which have been recently feel that if we can avoid using force, Cuba will die on the vine, so to speak. IMPORTANCE OF VIETNAM Mr. Chun feels strongly that the real trouble spot in the world is South Vietnam. Laos and Cambodia compound the difficulty. Cyprus, and even the African trouble spots, are not to be compared with the Southeast Asia problem. Congress should give President Johnson and Sec retary McNamara the money necessary to pro tect South Vietnam. It is a key spot for check ing the Communist spread in Southeast Asia. As long as the Peking Government can be held to the Chinese mainland, I believe there will be no war between the United States and Russia. If, however. Vietnam should be lost to the Communists, the Chinese might be able to break through to the rich resources to the south. This would not only give the Chinese the necessary food for their people, but would bring several other nations immediately into the conflict to protect their own economic interests in South east Asia. SOUTHEAST ASIA To begin with, France has large commercial interests in Southeast Asia. I personally believe that President de Gaulle went on his recent trip to Mexico and other countries to line up allies to prevent a collapse of Southeast Asia. De Gaulle recognizes that this would mean a great financial loss, and also a loss of prestige, to France. But it could bring into the conflict other coun tries such as the Netherlands, Great Britain, Japan, and possibly the Philippines. This would not necessarily involve the United States and Russia at first; but it could easily lead to World War III: Naturally, the United States does not want another World War at any time; but the Administration is particularly anxious to avoid such a catastrophe before the elections are over in No\ ember. Furthermore, Russia is now buy ing foodstuffs to make life more livable for her own people and for those of her satellites. If we should lose Vietnam and if the Chinese Com munists should break through to the resources of Southeast Asia, the situation could worsen drastically. WHAT ABOUT FORMOSA? I assume that our warships are now patrol ling the waters in the vicinity of Formosa. At present our chief interest is Formosa—more than it is Chiang Kai-shek, who is satisfied with things as they are since he represents China in the United Nations. If, however, Red China should be admitted to the UN, as de Gaulle and certain other leaders desire, it would be a great disap pointment to Chiang Kai-shek and to his wife. I do not see clearly how both Formosa and Red China could have representation in the United Nations, but this may be possible. Today, For mosa serves as a guard to the United States. We fought hard to get it; we would long hesitate to give it up. This brings me back to the nub of my dis cussion on the possibilities of Wprld War HI. As long as we are able to hold Smith Vietnam and to keep the status quo, I have no fear of World War HI in the reasonable future. If, on the other hand, the Communists should break through, It could so dislocate France, Britain, the Nether lands, the Philippines, and especially Japan, that it might start World War HI. In another weekly column, I will discuss Japan in detail. Highlights From Clinton High By DISHIE DEI.ANY CLINTON, S. 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Floyd Hellams, pastor of the Davidson Street Baptist Church, has returned from At lantic City, N. J., where he at tended the sessions of the South ern Baptist Convention. Before leaving, Mr. Hellams announced that in his absence R. B. Hellams would supply die pulpit on Sunday night, May 17, and Shannon Long on Sunday mornig, May 24. Last Suday morning the pas tor led the congregation in a dedication service for the newly installed organ, and words of commendation were spoken to the choir and others who con- trubuted to the recent installa tion of the new carpet for the choir and pulpit area of the church auditorium. Pock 21 Holds Olympics Saturday Cub Scouts of Pack 21 held their annual Alympics at the Presbyterian College baseball field on Saturday, May 16. A total of 35 participated in the events representing five dens. Winners of the individual events were as follows: Football throw, DDen 4; Discus throw, Den 2; 3-legged race, Den 1; 75 yard dash, Den 2; 300 yard re lay, Den 1; Wheelbarrow race, Well, we’ve left the halls of my late deadlines; Mr. Wilder, Den 2; Running Broad Jump, ivy, but surely a part of each Mr Martin^ and all the CHS ~—: 7 heart will linger there! As the teachers, who have been so pa- Rirfli AllllftlinrPlllPIlk seniors marched out of Belk Au- tient in giving me details of 1,11111 HllllUUIILvIllwlllJ ditorium after receiving their school happenings; and most of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gasque of diplomas, they showed emotions all you, my readers, who have Due West announce the birth of varying from tears to exuber- been so kind in your comments, a daughter, Margaret Celia on ance. Some were dapping at I*ve really enjoyed filling this May 18 at Bailey Memorial Hos- their eyes while others were little spot on the Chronicle’s edi- pital. throwing their hats in the air; torial page and I’m sincerely Mrs. Gasque is the former still others were anxious to turn gratecul to all those who have Miss Jane Ann Davis, daughter their class rings around. helped make it a success. of Mr. and Mrs. T. Randolph Though the graduation cere- Have a wonderful summer, Davis. Paternal grandparents monies were over Monday night, everybody! are Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Gasque. all CHS’ers returned to their al ma mater Tuesday to get their report cards for the last time, turn in their locker keys, and say good-by to friends and teach ers for the summer. While the seniors were getting set for graduation, the new Sen tinel staff was working hard to put out the last issue on the last day of school. The new staff is headed by Carol Sanders as Edi tor, and includes Jane Johnson, Associate Editor; Patsy Sim mons, Junior Editor; Edwin Sloan, News Editor; Dianne Led ford, Feature Editor; Judi Da vis, Columnist; J. W. Davis, Sports Editor; Bill Quarles and Emory Dillon, Photographers; Linda White, Typist; William Bell, Business Manager; and Betty Black, Assistant Business Manager. Included in their excellent first issue was the news that Mary Ellen Cornwell, Vice-President of the Senior Class and DAR Good Citizen, had been selected May Student of the Month. Mary Ellen, who is the daughter of Mayor and Mrs. J. J. Corwell, has been very active in all phas es of CHS life, serving as secre tary of the Student Council, ac tivities editor of the CHataaiaa, secretary of the Sophomore Class, and Sophomore Class Beauty. This final issue also included the news that s.x rising CHS seniors have been chosen to par ticipate in Boys’ and Girls' States, mock governments in which teens learn the value of democratic government. The CHS'ers chosen to attend these week-long sessions are Dianne Ledford, Carol Sanders, Joe Adams, Terry Lewis, Larry War ren, and Mark King. The new Clintonian staff in cludes Dand Turner and Betty Mae Baldwin, Co-Editors; Judy Abner and Jeannie Glover, Jun ior Co-Editors; Johnny Lanford, Business Manager; Juanita Wil lard, Assistant Business Man- ager; Bobbie Lewis, Activities Editor; Jimmy Heaton and Bev erly Poole, Classes Editors; Johnny Harmon and Mark King, Sports Editors; Mackie Austin and Rena Cox, Literary Editors; Janice Caughman and Carolyn Seegara, Typists; Janice Noffz, Circulation Manager; Eddie Shealy, Advertising Manager and Photographer; and Ronnie Traylor, Photographer. Last Friday night the Trans portation Club held its annual banquet, at which the drivers, substitutes, patrolmen, and invit ed guests celebrated the club’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations are especially due Alfred Harrison, who was given the Most Deserving Sub stitute Driver Award; Sammy Wham, who was named Best All- Round Driver; and Janet Law- son, who received the club’s highest award, the Most Out standing Driver Award. Since this is my last column, I just want to thank everyone who has been so kind to me all thia year — Mr. Layton and Mrs. Harris, who have put up with Den 1; Sack Race, Den 1. scouts and parents enjoyed a pic- Den 1 won the championship of nic prepared by mothers of the the Olympics and all cubs in the Pack. Pack 21 is under tke apoo- den were awarded compasses, sorship of the Lions Club of Clin- Following the games the cub ton. Your //A7/\m\fW Program TODAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY Filmed By The Makers of “Flipper” In The Wilds of Africa’s Umfotozi! 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