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THE CLINTON CHBONICLE CBatoii, 8. C, Thursday, July 1, IMti What Price Patrioti«m? They were men of means and well edu cated—yet they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well the price they'd pay. What happened to them? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twenty had their homes ransacked and burned. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or the hardship of the war. Carter Braxton, a wealthy trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the Brit ish navy. He sold his home to pay his debts and died bankrupt. Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family constantly and to keep in hiding. His possessions were taken and he was re duced to poverty. British soldiers or vandals looted ttie properties of William Ellery, George Cly- mer, Syman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, Thomas Heyward, Edward Rut ledge and Arthur Middleton. At the Battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr. noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. Nelson urged General Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and prop erty destroyed. The British jailed his wife and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and grist mill were destroyed. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home after the war to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion. Robert Morris and Phillip Livingston suffered similar fates. Such are the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These men HAD security, but they valued liberty more.—Sunday News. as one class of employees is given an in crease, the class just above it feels it is entitled to something of the same kind. This is often referred to as ‘bumping’ the wage scales.” For another thing, upping the minimum may actually do the most damage to those it is designed to help. Of this, Mr. Law rence eays, “It can ... mean that those persons without skills who are not consid ered today tb be worth more than $1.25 an hour would find it more difficult to get jobs because it might prove necessary for employers to hire better qualified persons at higher wages rather than to take chances with employees who are not really competent to do the work.” In sum, jacking up the minimum could set off a new wage-price spiral which would hit everyone in the contry, and fall hardest on people of small means and lack of skills. And that, incidentally, would pre vent the attainment of two avowed admin istration goals—increased employment, and the maintenance of a stable wage structure. MAY IT BING FOREVER! WUIUi Barmecide Feast The Poverty Problem The Chamber of Commerce of the Unit ed States organized a Task Force on Eco nomic Growth and Opportunity, consisting of more than 100 leaders of industry, busi ness and finance, to make an independent, constructive examination of the poverty problem. Its first report has been issued and others will follow. The group fully recognizes that poverty is a very real issue in this country. It finds that its allevia tion is a prime social and national goal. But it questions, and with every reason, if large-scale programs such as road construc tion and urban renewal can effectively combat poverty. And it recommends that priority be given to human resource de velopment programs that “provide people with the help and opportunities to move out of poverty and become productive citi- ft wmuL This goes to the core of the problem. There are, of course, a number of totally dependent poor who for one reason or an other—age, illness, disability—cannot help themselves. They must be given relief, and that is certainly a function of society. But, as the report emphasizes, the poor who can be helped to help themselves can best be aided by such measures as educa tion, training, rehabilitation and so on. In its words, simply to offer such people guar anteed incomes or similar welfare doles “is to write off their lives.” And, let it be remembered, the sound long-run solution to the poverty problem is to build our economy, thus creating more jobs, more wealth, more opportunity. Babton’s Point of View On Why You Should Make A Will By ROGER W. BARSON Babson Park, Mass., July 1—It is surprising —and even shocking—to realize how many seem ingly intelligent people go through life never get ting around to making a will. Talk with these people and they will agree with you that they really ought to d6 something about it. Most of them, in fact, will assure you they are going to have their wills drawn . . . “very soon”—they just haven’t" had the time. DELAY IS DANGEROUS The only reason for anyone to delay making a will appears to be the natural reluctance to face the fact of death. This subject is never a pleas ant one; but ignoring it doesn’t do away with it Regardless of one’s age the unexpected can hap pen, and tomorrow just may not be soon enough to get to the important business of drawing a will. This is something that should be taken very seriously by young people as well as older ones. Remember that your estate consists of more than your home and surrounding land or other real property you may own; it includes also your stocks, bonds, saving accounts, auto mobile, furniture, and all of your personal pos sessions. For too many people put off making a will until it is too late . . . with the result that their estates are often distributed in whole or In part to persons to whom they never intended to leave anything. As just one instance we cite the case of a friend who was always intending to draw up his will—“next week.” Before that next week arrived, however, he was taken suddenly with a heart attack while crossing the street and died without making a will. By order of the probate court, legal notice of his death was published In the papers. More than SO people appeared from nowhere and made claims as “relatives.” Most of these were persons whom neither the deceased nor his family had ever heard of. But soon over SO lawyers were suing for their clients’ “share” in the dead man’s estate. Because of the nu merous claims in this particular case, each of the SO or so unknown “relatives” was finally Mrs. George Cobb III and paid in a small sum just to get rid of them. The children George Cobb IV and result was that the widow—instead of receiving Catherine have returned to At- her full share of the estate—found the total had lanta, Ga., after a visit with Mrs. been cut back to the point where she got only Cobbs parents Mr. and Mrs. half the amount—simply because of her bus- David Pitts. Stories Behind Words S. Pen field for two wades. Miss Francos Gray is a pa tient at Self Memorial Hospital where she underwent surgery Friday. • Danny Horton of Charleston is visiting Mr, and Mrs. Mackey Horton. Mr. and Mrs. Oltte Irwin will leava Wednesday to spend their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lindsey in Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomsen and son. Tommy of St. Louis, Mo. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Pinson. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Watts and little daughter leave Friday for Milton, Fla. where they will visit relatives. Miss Carolyn Coleman of Chesterfield spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Coleman. Mrs. Howard Gibson of Colum bia has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Pinson recently. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mills of Gastonia, N.C. spent the week end with Mrs. C. B. Mills. John Pinson who had been visiting them returned home. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McDan iel, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fin- cannon and daughter, Dana, and Mrs. McDaniel’s mother, Mrs. Vera Turner of Greenville, have returned from a visit krith their daughter and sister, Mrs. A. J. Benoit and family in jBan Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Bolick and Mrs. A K. Dill are spending this week at Pawley's Island. HEBE FOR FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Alexander of Newton, N. C., visited the for mer’s sister, Mrs. Weldon Jack- son, and Mr. Jackson, during the weekend, coming especially for the funeral of Mr. Jackson’s son. Bet. Ray Jackson, on Sun day Others hero attending the funeral included Mrs. Norman Lawrence of Central; Robert McCrary of Greer; Rev. and Mrs. Hubert Wanflaw aad son, Teddy J., of Kingstree; G. Ward* law of Montreat, N. C.; Sgt. Russell Ray of Chanute AFB, Inn., who had been spending a leava here with relatives; Mrs. B. Grimes and Mrs. Graves of Abbe vile; Mr. aad Mrs. Ernest Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Wales Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jackson, all of Spartanburg. BARBECUE Monday, July 5 STARTING AT 7 A M. Pork and Hash Pitts Vegetable Market E. MAIN STREET A “Bantibchte feast” means an illusion of plenty. The term is an allusion to a story in the “Arabian Nights ” A member of the wealthy Barmecide family invited a starving beggar to dinner. The beggar was seated at the table and empty dishes were set before him. The merchant prince, exercising his cruel sense of humor, started questioning the beggar. “How is the soup?” he asked. “Excellent, sir,” the beggar replied. Further questions about the imagin ary meal brought but praise from the beggar. Finally, the beggar was offered some imaginary wine, but he politely declined it, explaining that he was already drunk. Then, in his pretended drunken state, he knocked the Barmecide down. The Barme cide, recognizing the humor of the situation, treated the beggar to a sumptuous meal. -L Newt of Bonds Cron Roads MRS. N. A SHOUSE Sunday to attend the Baptist World Alliance in Miami, Fla. He was accompanied by Mrs. Turner and son, Joel. The Rev. W. F. Mitchell leaves Wednesday for Fort Gordon, Ga. whore he will be on active duty i band’s carelessness in not making a will. //JSIlADmX TODAY-SATURDAY lisportant Aimouncement To Our Customers! THE 10% FEDERAL TAX HAS BEEN ELIMINATED ON THE FOLLOWING: Fine Jewtdry, Costume Jewelry, Cosmetics, Toiletries, Furs, Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Silverware YOU NOW DON’T HAVE TO ADD 10% FEDERAL TAX TO ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS! THE MANUFACTURERS’ FEDERAL EXCISE TAX HAS BEEN ELIMINATED ON: TV’s — Radios Stereo-Phonographs All Cameras Projectors, Phonograph Records, Fans Lawn Mowers, Typewriters Refrigerators WE PASS THE SAVINGS ON TO YOU! OUR PRICES NOW SAVE YOU MORE MONEY THAN EVER BEFORE!! Friends of David Pitts, Sr., will regret to learn he is a pa tient of Bailey Memorial Hos pital. Tally Crapps who was a pa- Mrs. B. W. Cooper, Mrs. Ola Wages, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franklin and girls attended the The Minimum Wage Problem In one of his recent newspaper col umns, David Lawrence wrote of the dan gers and problems that are apt to result from arbitrary increases in the federal minimum wage, which is now set at $1.25 an hour. Tor one thing, increases lead to de mands for wage boosts by mom highly-paid workari. In Mr. Lawrence’s words, “ . . . CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY GOTO A GOOD LAWYER In making a will, do not be content to take the advice of your insurance agent, your minis ter, your doctor, or some friend who may offer n ,, to “save you money.” Whether you are a man * * im * or woman, a teenager, or an older person, you Paying^at his home, should make out and sign a will which has been prepared for you by a good lawyer. Don’t try to cut corners on this; the fee you pay him, whether it is $25.00 or $50.00 is the best invest- funeral of Mr. James Jones at ment you can make. . Greenwood on Sunday. Mr. Jones It is vitally important to realise that only a was the brother-in-law of Mrs. professional lawyer—skilled in drawing up wills Cooper, Mrs. Wages and Mr. —knows how to do the right thing by you. Such Franklin. a lawyer will avoid the pitfalls that some of your Mr. and Mrs. Hulow Howard well-meaning but less experienced friends gpent the week-end with Mrs. might fall into. He will be careful to protect Howards parents, Mr. and Mrs. your Interests and those of your heirs without jack Morgan. Mr. Howard is taking any undue risks. Be sure to tell your now stationed at the Naval Bate lawyer everything about yourself, what you want jn Charleston and > Mrs. Howard to accomplish and how much property you have u still making her home In with which to do it Don't cover up anything in Greer. the mistaken idea that if the lawyer knows how Ens Brewer of Charles- much you really are worth he may overcharge Naval BaM WM a guest of l™' ^ the Jack Margaus on Sunday, place, then trust him with the details. Bride elect is honored. The for- DO IT NOW mer Miss Sandra Beckow, who Our main purpose in this column has been to on Sunday was married to John impress on readers the tremendous importance W. Newbarn, Jr., was honored of making a will. The whole subject, however. Is "rtth a luncheon st the Holiday much too complex to cover in one short article; In* 1 in Greenwood, S. CmMi Sat- hence we plan to follow this up with a tew more urday June 28 by her Aunts Mrs. suggestions next week including codicils. Let ns Junes Johnson of Kinards, Mrs. simply close this article with the reminder that Marshall MulUnax of Greer and our advice to readers to MAKS A WILL applies Mmc Blakrty of Greenville, to aD of you. If you have someone you love and *f r - Mr * J< , , _ want to protect, get started on that protecion “n Jinuny attended the hqww t Beckom BtfewtHuru wcdclinjj lit Lowell Street Methodist Church, ujfaCdl^TOOClg o« RRsTw* JULY L ISM is a niece of Mrs. James John- SHOWS 3, 5, Saturday Start (SlUttmt *■■’**. July 4, - WILLIAM MO^feARlM ~ Jiii IS, Mil EVERY THURSDAY SY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY (Payable hi Advance) Paid aft AC. POSTMASTER: Sand Form JS3» to AC ma i MM Mrs. B. W J. C. Nabors aad Kira, aulda last Friday to visit the lovely gar dens of the Whectefs aid the both gardens art MON.-WED.—JULY 1-7 Tbs John Ds La Howe J ' d, 10 win oegui at IS a. m. aad a pi wm ho served at 1S:». ate urged to ha gras- oat. Bov. John H. Turner, Cftes Hill H prsrtdoat Of Mi The Rev. a Turgor Mt Freezers Air Conditioners Automatic Dryers Gas and Electric Ranges Dishwashers Dehumidifiers 0Dt Soiiih for Ywurself we raised our interest rate, more peo- ever before are feathering their nest with Inctecned earnings. Nng your short of this fold- if time fb took in on one paying investments on . a bank account. Ut -a— IT you OrO nOT IKA Seeifiaakers w ' .