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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Now Thank We AH Our God Now thank we aH our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done. In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mother's arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 0 may this bounteous God, Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when ^perplexed. And free us from all ills, In this world and the next. # All praise and thanks to God The Father, now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore* For thus it was, is now, And shall foe evermore. We SmeD A Rat that its very push has caused it to over step its bounds—to the detriment of the taxpayer. This was disclosed by the General Ac counting Office which charged that ARA, seemingly not content to carry out its as signed function of helping economically depressed areas, had spent $7,400,000 in providing aid to “non-depressed” communi ties. U. S. Comptroller General Joseph Camp bell reported to Congress that $586,000 in ARA funds and $2,734,000 in accelerated public works funds were expended in Ha waii County, Hawaii, when that area had a jobless rate of less than 5 per cent and a median family income of $4,866. This was done despite the fact that the aid cri teria for unemployment has a floor of • per cent and for median family income a ceiling of $8,000. Other violations of the agency’s jurisdiction, Mr. Campbell said, in cluded the award of $1,$$6,000 to three , counties in New Hampshire; $818,000 to two counties in Delaware. Could it be that ARA has been unable to find enough troubled areas that qualify for assistance end has decided to reach out for new distribiktsn territory to juitift its fadstence? It seems to us that the Con gress should investigate that possibility. LBJ will soon spring a “tax gimmick” which needs careful scrutiny by the new Congress—more especially by everyone who wishes to protect his individual freedoms and save the nation from the thralklom of eventual welfare statism. Mr. Johnson has already announced that he will request repeal of excise taxes on cos metics, jewelry, luggage and certain other items. Notably, he indicates he is opposed to the repeal of excises on telephone, tele graph and other communications media used principally by business. Reliable White House pipelines have it that LBJ’s surprise tax package to be open ed up within the next two or three weeks is a cut-back tp the States of a percentage of the Federal revenue "take,” the money to be used by the states as they may see fit with no Federal strings attached. This is where we smell a rat! On second thought, maybe we don't smell a rat More properly we see the cam el's nose of socialism under the edge of the tent. It has long been the theory of liberals within the Federal establishment—abetted by the leftiah Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) and other pinko groups— that all taxing and spending power should be centered in Washington and presided over by a bureaucracy that would decide what is best for the States, counties and municipalities, even the individual citizens. Dream of the Socilaistic schemers is to have Unde Sam collect all revenue, funnel the money into Washington where the bu reaucrats would spin it back according to local needs as seen from the banks of the muddy Potomac, not as local politcml units see those needs. It is a goal the planners work toward; therefore, we see the upcoming proposed Federal cutback of revenue as a sly but effective beginning of a well organized at tempt to wipe out local autonomy through the power to tax, and to disburse as Washington bureaucrats may elect. State lines would become as invisible as the equator, while names of states and cities would be mere geographical guidelines for the postal service. Governor Russell of South Carolina an nounced the other day that he is going to drum up support from other governors to seek return of part of the federal income tax to the states. If the federal tax-take is not needed in Washington, and is to be returned to the states to impress us with the magnanimity of the federal government, why collect it in the first place? Babmn's Point of View On: Florida Land and Touriam By BOGEB W. BABSON Babson Park, Mass., November to—This col umn is not intended as advice to readers that this is the time to buy land in Florida. There certainly are such times, but Florida land ideally should be bought when public interest in “going to Florida” is much less keen than at present. Furthermore, the land to own is that on the seacoast or bordering large rivers or other bod ies of water. For a great many years there will be plenty of land obtainable In the Interior of Florida, but there can never be much more land than at present on the Florida seacoast, east or west. THE COLD AND DEY 8UMMEB IN THE NORTH Most of us living in the United States have spent one of the driest and coolest summers for over to years. Therefore many of us—es pecially in the eastern half of the nation—will be beading for Florida as soon as we can, by train or airplane, by bus or automobile. Unless some unexpected deterrent event occurs. Florida will have the largest influx of visitors it has ever had. There are various reasons for this. Perhaps the foremost is the prosperity of the people in the North. “Going to Florida in the winter” con tinues to be an attainable luxury for a good many families. These are families who set aside a certain amount of money each month during the year for entertainment, and will use a part of this to go to Florida for a while this winter. LABOB UNION CONTRACTS Also, many of the labor union contracts now have “fringe” benefits which favor their senior workers to the extent that they are able to take a vacation in the winter. This does not neces sarily mean that they will all go to Florida. Calfornia, Arizona. New Mexico, Hawaii, and other such states also offer an attractive cli mate. Florida, however, is nearest for those in the eastern half of the country. Stories Behind Worrft * WLffiam 8. Paafteid Hunch The exprenion "to play a hunch" originated in the superstition that to have a hunchback around pro vided protection against evil. Since the supply of hunchbacks did not always meet the demand, the ancients carved hunchbacked figures which they used as charms. The old superstition was kept alive by gamblers, who believed that it brought them luck to rub a hunchback’s hump before entering a game of chance. During the game when he had an intuitive feeling to make a rertain play, he did so, describing it as "play ing a hunch." Thus, when we have a strong impres sion that something will happen, we call it a "hunch." Highlights From Clinton High By CAROL SANDERS When the gtuttutl came out at at Wofford College. He will then CHS this week, a lot of secrete become eligible for one of four were revealed. four-year scholarships to Wof- Practically all of the families who can enjoy one of these carefully guarded such a winter vacation have automobiles. Many tecre tz is that Mark King, pres- of them enjoy traveling by auto to a warmer cli- ident 0 f the senior class, has mate, and will include the trip as part of their selected King Teen. His vacation. It seems certain, therefore, that Fieri- selection by his classmates was da will receive a sizable—If not the major—por- based on scholarship, character, tion of these senior labor union members. Tak- personality, dependability, lead en all together. Florida. California, and some of ership ability, versatility, and the other southwestern states should have the promise of future usefulness, greatest influx of winter population this year in the spring Mark will attend that they have ever enjoyed. one of two King Teen week-ends ford. • • • Anther of the Semtinel’s deep, dark secrets is that Dianne Led ford has been named DAB Good Citizen by the senior class on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriot ism. Dianne will represent CHS in the district Good Cltisen con test. From the district contest LABOB UNION DEVELOPMENTS Several of the labor unions have, with govern ment aid, bought large tracts of land and de veloped them as small towns. The letter carriers, for instance, are building such a settlement about fifteen miles east of Lake Wales. Here they have constructed apartment houses which their members can rent. This particular development includes a post office, a general store, a restau rant, a library, a social hall, and every conven ience for movies, dances, and other forms of community entertainment. This little settlement is very enterprising, and usually furnishes a column of news on events in the area which ap pears in the two Lake Wales newspapers. Several similar developments are being plan ned, especially for the west coast of Florida south of Sarasota. Improvements of this sort are healthy indications for Florida, as they bring to the state year-round citizens who are receiving pension checks from the North every month to supplement whatever they may be able to earn Your Program Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 25-28 For Yottr Thanksgiving Plaaaure Too Much Drive TTie Area Redevelopment Administra tion is an exception to the classic criticisim of federal agencies for lacking initiative. ARA has demonstrated that it has plenty of the proverbial drive. The big trouble is in the South. FINAL RECOMMENDATION Neither Florida, California, nor any other tourist state should urge people from the North to go and settle in their area uides these people have some Income arriving regularly from their “home” area that they could depend upon in the event of sickness or other difficulty which would involve unexpected expense. CLINTON, 8. C., THURSDAY NOVEMBER to, ISM Ulijr Gllmtmt Gfynmirir gMMBBstoei 1SS9 inly 4, ISM — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June IS, ItM ■ PUBUSHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subecription Rate (payable in Advance) One Year $4.00, Six months $2.80 Out-of-County One Year 15.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton. S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Form $579 to Clinton Chronicle. Clinton. 8. C. 29025 The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of Its subscribers and readers — the publisher win at aH times appreciate wise suggestions and Madly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of fteMnat interest when they art not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications win aat ha asttesd. This paper Is not responsihis for the views or opinions of its correspondents. Member: South Carolina Proas Association, National Editorial Association National Advertising Bsprssnot stive AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION Hew Yert, Chicago, Detroit. Philadelphia Wednesday and Thursday—3:20 and 7:30 Only Saturday — 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 ismmei 3:20, 3:20, 7:20 ud 0:20 Starts December 2 one girl wl'l be invited to the state D.A.R. convenion where the state winner will be announc ed. • • * The last secret is that Mary Belle Davis has bean voted Miss Hi Miss by the junior class. Each high school in North Carolina and South Carolina elects one girl of outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and per sonal attractiveness to represent them at Miss Hi Miss week-end at Wlnthrop College. Mary Belle has shown these qualities by serving as president of both her sophomore and junior classes, Transportation Club, and F.HA. reporter, and a substitute cheer leader. CHntw. S. C. ThurwUr. Nowb» Don't forget about the Powder Puff football game! The Junior and senior girls have been prac ticing hard for the game, and both teams seem to be in about the best condition imaginable — for girls. It is still anybody s guess who the winner will be. but no matter who wins, the game promises to be a lot of fun. Game time is 7:00 p. m. in Wilder Stadium, and admission is 80c for adults and 25c for students. IP YOU DON’T BEAD THE CHRONICLE TOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE $$$4541 T ■t — Thoughts at Thanksgiving... The warmth of family and friateda . . . the spiritual guidance of awr house of worship . . . the seearity of Uviag in a fine community , . . the abundance and Hr ha mb of aar groat eouatry, where we amy Hve aad worship and*vote as wo please ... for all this and much store wo offm thanks. From aO of uo to oar loyal friends aad patrons, a happy aad haalthy Thanksgiving. M. S. Bailey & Sen, Bankers EatahHahad 1886 Member FDIC CUataa, 8 C. "4% Interest Paid On One Yeor Savings Certificates" CORNING.^ WARE