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9 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Clinton, 8. C n Tharaday, June 18, 1964 » ! U. S. Court Play* Havoc With Legislative Bodies The United States Supreme Court on Monday came forth with a decision that literally shook the teeth of every state in the country. It ruled that membership of state leg islatures, both house and senate, must be apportioned by population. In South Carolina, membership in the House of Representatives is based on population, and has been reapportioned ap proximately every ten years, following the national census. The Senate, however, is made up of one member from each of the 46 counties—on geographical lines. It follows the system used in naming members to the Congress —those for the House on a population basis, those for the Senate on a geographi cal basis (two Senators for each state— small or large). Now the Supreme Court comes along and says it makes no difference how mem bers of the Congress are elected, the states must elect members of both houses on a population basis. The decision was 6 to 3. We don’t know how many states use the South Carolina system. Some of them —Georgia, for instance—use senatorial dis tricts, and name one senator to represent several counties. But in Georgia the sys tem has been modified recently to give more populous areas more than one sena tor. At least one state, Nebraska, has a uni cameral legislature; that is, compoeed of only one house, with members elected on a population basis. If the decision stands—and of course it will—it seems to us that the best course for South Garolma to follow is to have a unicameral legislature. Since one house is already elected on a population basis, we see little sense in electing members of an other house (the Senate) on the same basis. j The decision Monday affected suits be fore the court from six states, but suits are pending in more than 30 other states. But the ruling will determine procedures to be followed in all states. While it was realized all along that small counties in South Carolina had great er representation in the State Senate than large counties, it eaHrftad most citizens since H followed the same system used in naming members to the tJ. S. Senate. There has been no demand for a change. The only suggestion made to remedy the situa tion has been to abolish some of the small counties. (Many of them do not have the resources to finance an adequate and re sponsible system of county government. Were it not for kickback of state funds, some of the counties would not be able to maintain operations). into consideration one thing. It is that millions of people of this country have had all they can stand of the welfare state foisted on us by the ADA boys, the gimme crowd, free ham-and-eggers and the bright Harvard economists. They think it’s time to return to constitutional government and the free enterprise system upon which this country was founded. ? Support for Goldwater has come from all parts of the country — North,,. East, South and West. And it's high time that Scranton, Nix on, Rockefeller and the rest of the pack that is ganging up to stop Goldwater took a good look at the situation—they just might find that the people of this country want a change of course. Goldwater could be the best thing that this country has seen in many a year. rjf£ AMERICAN WAY Now It’s the Pack «, Against Goldwater The surge of Senator Barry Goldwater toward the Republican nomination for President certainly hae set the liberal ele ment of the party on its collective ear. With the corralling of the 56 votes from Texas Tuesday, Goldwater appears to have enough to nominate him on the first ballot. Not all of them, however, are pledged to him legally. Some can be swung away from him to other candidates. And as this is written, there is only one way for them to go—to Governor Scranton of Pennsyl vania. Scranton, until last week, had been coy about saying whether or not he was a can didate for the nomination. On Sunday of last week he said he would be available if the majority of the delegates at the con vention wanted him, but that he would not go around campaigning for the nomination. But he changed his mind quickly, once it became apparent that Goldwater was about to run away with the nomination. Now he is running hither and yon about the country trying to persuade Goldwater- committed delegates to swing away. Many of the newspaper writers and TV commentators are seeking to disparage Gold water’s views. But they fail to take Babson Believes Business Cycles Are Here To Stay Babson Park, Mass., June IB—With the cur rent expansion phase of the business cycle now ranking as the second-longest in peacetime his tory, the tendency is to feel that cycles have been eliminated through legislation and pump- priming. This type of thinking crops up from time to time, but prolonged booms inevitably lead to careless practices which must ultimately be corrected in ensuing drowsings. Converatiy, recessions breed disappointment and disillusion ment which curtail demand and growth and build up pressure for the next upswing. CYCLES IN PRODUCTION AND DEMAND Prom the last cyclical low point in industrial production in February 1961, factory output has trended consistently upward. This reflects the combined effects of rising demand due to popu lation growth, increased government spending at all levels, and rising consumer tnpom^ struc tures. One must not overlook, either, the tre mendous impact of advertising and the easy credit conditions. This rising trend, however, cannot go on in definitely. The time is coming when one market after another will reach saturation. Demand and output will then level off and decline. This, in turn, will adversely affect employment and in comes, further contracting business until natural growth forces and confidence again take hold. BUSINEM INVENTORY AND CAPITAL SPENDING CYCLES Up to the present, this current business up trend has been unique in that Inventory holdings have been kept low relative to sales growth. Ex cess productive capacities in many industries, ample supplies of most commodities on a world wide basis, and the benefits of modern transpor tation and communications in speeding up order- ing and deliveries—plus use of computers and ether techniques—have all helped businessmen to operate with a low level of inventories. Busi nessmen now, however, show interest in more forward baying, which may be a mistake at tMt advanced stage in the upcycle. A later flatten ing out, or decline, in the sales curve could quickly result in burdensome invudato* holdings. If projections mi sharply tiKiealted business capital expenditures over the relit of the year run true, this could he the prMt source of busi ness vitality. However, fee step-up In capital outlays may come too late for them to cash in on the current high level of demand. And the rising flood of goods resulting from increased plant could cause market gluts and price cutting in the next recessionary period. CYCLICAL SWINGS IN BORROWING AND INTEREST RATES Borrowings by business have been only mod erate in the present period of rising business. This has been due to the accelerated internal generation of cash resulting from liberal depre ciation schedules. Hence borrowings by consum ers for installment purchases and mortgages have risen more rapidly than business loans. Expansion of consumer debt markedly inflates consumer buying power and thus is a potent busi ness stimulant. But growth in debt cannot long outpace growth in income. When debt repay ments command too large a slice of take-home pay, consumer demand for durable goods and housing suffers. Swings in interest rates, of course, are largely dependent upon demand for credit. So far, the uptrends in borrowings have been edging interest rates higher. As borrowing costs increase fur ther, however, they will tend to dampen demand for durables and housing—until debts become less burdensome and borrowing costs letfs ex pensive. HUMAN JUDGMENT AND CYCLES The foregoing illustrations serve to point out that certain cycles are influenced importantly by human judgment. This is true of cycles in stock, bond, commodity, and real estate prices, as well as in the above-mentioned aspects of business. In a free enterprise economy such as ours, the cyclical ebb and flow reflects the net effect of the free choice and action of the people. Therefore, with human frailties making us prone to excesses of optimism and pessimism, cyclical movements are bound to reajr; legisla tion and pump-priming can osdy temporarily affect their duration and intensity. However, periods of excesses of optimism and pssMmltwi may be a small price to pay for our freedom of choice. .. But the Bureaucrat WOULD mind! Stories Behind Words William S. PenfMd ** Panic In Greek mythology Pan wps the god of the woods and fields. Shepherds looked upon him as their special deity, for it was beKeved that he protected flocks and herds. Pan was represented as half man and half goat, having a goat’s hooves, a tail, pointed ears, horns and a goat’s beard. Pan was said to have a merry and mischievous dis position. The Greeks said he roamed the fields and woods, playing and dancing with nymphs, and that he took great delight in appearing suddenly before trav elers, scaring them out of their wits. Since it was believed that a sudden, overpowering fear was caused by Pan, Greeks called it “Panic ter ror,” or “Panic fear.” Abbreviation resulted in the word “panic*” Georgia Tech Is aft home for s short vacation before going to Langley Air Force Base where he will work during the summer. Miss Rachel McGorley of Whit mire spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nabors Miss Alice Summers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Summers and Miss Henretta C r a p p s daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Till man Crapps were among the graduates at Newberry High School last week. Mr. Tillman Crapps is at Bai ley Memorial Hospital. Jobs C. Chapman Ware Shoals — John Clyde Chapman, 70, of Rt. 1, Waterloo, died a! his home late Sautrday night after an illness of nine months. He was a native of Laurens County, a son of the late A. W. and Lila Hollingsworth Chap man. He lived in the Mt. Olive community for the past 34 years, moving there from Cross Hill. Before retirement, he operated a sawmill in Laurens County, and at the time of his death was Magistrate of Waterloo Town ship. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, veteran of World War I, member of Brew- erton Masonic Lodge and Ameri- Clinton Boys Named Two Clinton boys who attended Palmetto Boys State, a week- long exercise in government and citizenship, at The Citadel in Charleston, were elected to of fices. Larry Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Warren, who was sponsored by the Clinton Lions Chib, was elected superin tendent of education and was nominated in the promary for chief justice of a mythical state. Larry teamed with Moultrie Burns of Camden to win the doubles tennis championship. Binky Wingard, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. B. F. Wingard was selected a senator in the state legislator. He was also nomin ated to the primary for the post of adjutant general and served as council member from his city. David Meadow of Aiken was elected governor, and Larry Young of Hampton was named lieutenant governor. can Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Culbertson Chapman; one son, Charles Ray Chapman of Waterloo; four daughters, Miss Dale Chapman of the home; Mrs. Mary C. Emerson, Mrs. Hilda Madden and Mrs. Martha C. Tolison of Waterloo; seven brothers, Richard G. Chapman, Sr., of Waterloo; Gordon Chap man of Rt. 2, Laurens; Fred Chapman of WattsviUe; Pope Chapman of Clinton; Ray, Ma rion and Newton Chapman of Laurens; two sisters, Mrs. Jud Lee of Laurens, and Mrs. Aaron Marlowe of Columbia; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducaed Monday at 5:00 p. m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church by Sullivan and Rev Carl Bishop. Rev. David Stewart, Rev. Paul Burial was in the church ceme tery with Masonic rites. . ■ SLIPPED DISC ... Statistics show that most cases of herniated, ruptured or slip ped disc respond favorably and reasonably soon under com petent chiropractic care. Special Practice for Conditions Involving Spinal Column, Neck or Back DR. V. G. BENNETT CHIROPRACTOR 429 S. Harper St. Laurens Closed On Thursdays Phone 964-3886 Your Btokmobflc Schedule Monday—Moore home. Gray Court; Tom Balle home, Mrs. Frank Bobo boms, Sumter Mar tin home. Youngs Community House, Covington home, Thack- ston home, NeU Cook home, Chapel home, Garrett home, Sloan home, Heaton home, Pat ton home. Tuesday—Barnes home, Rob inson home, Riddle home. Hunt er home. Fuller home, Poole home, Benjamin home. Wix home. Wix home. Wednesday — Whitten Village, School Office, Circle, and Build ing No. 9, Pitts home. Thursday — Capers Knight home, Grace Ridgeway home, Gladys Wood Store, Johnny Da vis home, Ballentine home. News Of Bonds Cross Roads MBS. N. A. MOUSE doughter Linda of Long Island, N. Y., and Lillian Forrest of Liberty were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Shouse. Barbara Pitts and Susan Shouse spent some time with their grandfather, Mr. N. A. Shouse last week. Kenneth Johnson a student at i //AVMIlWfvX Propram Today-Saturday June 18-20 It’g For AU The Futily! Shows; 3, 5, 7. 9 — Saturday; 1:00 CoRttauous Monday-Tuesday June 22-23 — The Original — Ri'fit 'r" r Brought Back! Bob Cummings, Frankie Avalon. Annette Funicello, and Dick Dale and Orches tra. Starts Wednesday, June 24 ' ELVIS PRESLEY "VIVA LAS VEGAS" Color With Ann Margaret Miss Sallie Pitts, a student at Grady Memorial Hospital in At lanta, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Pitts. Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb Jr., of Atlanta spent the week-end with Mrs. Cobb’s parents Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Pitts. Thetar chil dren George Cobb III, and Cath- erine, who had been visiting their grandparents and Miss Sallie Pitts, returned to Atlanta with them. Mrs. E. L. Sanders is honored. On June 7 Mrs. Annie Martin honored her mother cetohratipc her birthday wi day dinner, tivel end. | CLINTON, 8. €., THURSDAY, JUNE IS, 1964 QIl?p (Elution (Elirmtidr July 4, USt — WILLIAM WILSON wawwia _ PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBU IS. Ml M; M. if COMPANY Bnhscriptien Bale (payable in Advance) On* Year $4.00, Six months tZ.50 One Year 65.00 Class Postage Paid at Clinton. S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Perm MTS to (Union Chronicle, Clinton. 8. C. 26625 Ike Chronicle seeks tbs cooperation of its subscribers and readers — the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and Madly advice. Tbs Chronicle will publish inters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous will not be noticed. 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