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V 4 THE CLINTON CHBON1CLK -JL. CUBton, S. C, Tkoraday, July 8, 1965 For Better Viewing As the travel season gains momentum and millions of families take to the high ways, we should pause and consider how we may assist in retaining the natural beauty of the American countryside. The President called a “White House Conference on Natural Beauty” in Wash ington. A program was suggested to bring about “citizen action and public education to stop the increasing ugliness of the Amer ican environment.” One of the major Mights on the land scape is litter. Litterbugs cost Americans a billion dol lars a year, according to Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the national anti-litter or ganization. Taxpayers foot half this bill, through the cost of cleaning up streets, highways, beaches, parks and other public areas, while the other half is paid by business, industry and individuals in the form of losses and expenses attributable to litter. “Property values decline in a litter neighborhood, and littered highways drive away tourists,” Allen H. Seed, Jr., KAB’s executive vice president stated. “Litter is not only an aesthetic offense and a menace to health and safety, but is also bad for business.” The prevention of litter to Keep Ameri ca Beautiful should be the objective of all thinking Americans. One of the best ways to participate is to have a supply of litter- bags handy — and use them. to burn the US Embassy were inspired by this one young American’s return to Pana ma to spend the summer with his parents. But what intrigues us at the moment is the fact that the AP dispatch, as printed in a leading Washington, D. C. newspaper, promotes the idea that he and his classma tes were the culprits — that they actually “triggered” the rioting because they sought to have their country’s flag flying in front of their school in the US zone. There was no mention in the report, as we saw it printed, of the fact established by official US investigation that the “bloody rioting” last year was instigated and directed by Communist agents, some of whom had been trained in Cuba. This being the season — in conjunction with Independence Day—when many Amer icans may be prone to display their coun try’s flag, we hope the watch dogs for peace-*t-any-price took note of all who did so. For if an enthusiastic young patriot is responsible for our troubles in Panama, any youngster (or oldster) who shows signs of love and regard for his Country and its Flag must surely be considered a potential trouble-maker at home. SPEAKING OF Independence Day Independence Day has just passed. And many a person wistfully and nostalgically wonders, “Whatever became of the old-time Fourth of July?” There are various answers. The urbani zation of the country is one. Mobility which, whatever its attractions, makes for family rootlessness is another. The enor mous distractions of the present age are still another. And so is a preoccupation with material things which tends to ob scure simpler and often more profound vir tues. At any rate, the Fourth our fathers knew was a special and unique observance. It was a happy combination of fun and re verence for the men and principles that make up our rich history. The flag flew everywhere. The speakers’ stands in the town squares blazed with bunting, and the bands tirelessly played patriotic airs. It was a wonderful day for young and old. Not the least of its attractions were the fiery addresses, made by well-known public figures of the time. Some of these, need less to say, were of a low oratorical level. But all of them had one thing in common. They paid tribute to freedom, and how it was won, and what was needed to maintain and defend it. The theme was patriotism — dedicated, unabashed. And every listener went away with a little better knowledge of our inheritance as a people and a little more determination to keep the spirit of the founders alive. The old-time celebrations were few and far between this year. But let us take a moment to think what freedom and inde pendence, in the fullest sense of those words, mean — and let us determine that our heritage shall never be lost. ! Panama’s Bad Boy? A recent AP dispatch reporting that there had been anonymous threats to burn down the US Embassy in Panama noted that these coincided with the return to the Canal Zone of a young American “who took part in the flag-raising demonstrations that triggered bloody rioting in Panama in January, 1964.” The young man in question had, in fact, taken part in the school-flag raising cere mony (hardly a demonstration) which oth er elements used as an excuse for rioting and violence in Panama last year. After wards, the young msn’s parents had sent him to relatives in Ohio to finish his schooling. Now it very well may be, aa the AP report implied, that the anonymous threats On Futher Advice On Making Wills and Codicils By BOGEB BABSON Babson Park, Mass. — As we pointed out last week in this column, it is thoughtless and unfair for any person, whether of moderate or extensive means, to put off making a will. Much pain and confusion can beset one’s heirs and family in case of death, if one’s estate is not clearly allocated. Death — whether we like it or not — is one of the inevitable facts of life. And in this day of 70 mph speed limits on the highway and the feverish pace of every day existence, sudden and unexpected death strikes too often. REVIEW TOUR WILL REGULARLY Have your lawyer draw up your will with one carbon. The original should be singed, sealed, and placed in your safe deposit box for safekeeping. Your duplicate copy may be kept in an easily available place so that you may review its contents periodically. It should, of cuorse, not be signed. Most people should read over their wills at least once a year. If your holdings increase, you will undoubtedly wish to raise the provi sions for your church and perhaps some of your favorite charities. Also, you may find there are surprising changes in estate assets; and, too, you may wish to make changes in potential beneflciaies. This is another im portant reason why you should make periodic revision of your will a significant part of your estate planning. AMEND VIA CODICILS Choose your own executor, rather than have some judge appoint an executor who will almost certainly have less genuine interest in your affairs. He may be chosen in the original will or in the last codicil. But even your execu tor need not know what is in your will until it becomes his business after your death. If there is a major change to be made in your will it will be better to have your lawyer draw a new will and destroy your present will. If, however, your present will is quite complete as it is written by you, it may be better to let it stand as it is and have your lawyer draw a codicil covering what you wish added or alter ed. A codicil is an amendment or change in the provisions of the original will. PROVIDE FOR ALL CONTINGENCIES When making a will, you can leave your executor certain powers of choice, especially if there is property to be sold or other complicat ed matters to take care. Court liquidation could mean disposal of property without sufficient time for proper appraisal. It could also mean selling during a depression or in some period of local dislocation. Therefore, the judgement of n friendly executor may well save your es tate thousands of dollars. A will also enables you to give personal effects to whomever you wish. During the time of settlement your wife and children could be without funds for ordin ary living expenses. Through n will or n codi cil you can give your executor the power to pay out to your wife and-or children so much per month until final settlement is made. In case of illness or other emergencies, extra outlays may be made possible at the discretion of your executor. Do not forget, too, that court disbursement of your estate could involve advertising for heirs and the appearance on the scene of un known claimants you would not want aa bene ficiaries. Your own executor dan. cer tain that your enumerated heirs get what you want them to have, particularly if he has the authority to divide property, investments, and other assets at their fair evaluation without going through the long process of reducing everything to cash before ftnmi distribution. Above all, remember: A regular ritual of reviewing your will —- perhaps on your — could prevent the misfortune of “not getting ‘ to ” changes you really want to make. table. The fluorescent lights have many favorable potato In their faVor. TO reject (hem la to limit your lighting efficiency and decorative possibilities. For instance, did you know you could replace a 100-watt In candescent bulb with a 49-watt fluorescent bulb and get more light? , That’s not all. The fluorescent bulb uses less current, operating at about 70 percent of the cost of the 100-watt incandescent bulb- Moreover, the fluorescent bulb often lasts about.A years under average lighting. This Is about 10 times the length of service for incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent light bulbs come in numerous types having vari ous light quilities. For instance, there is a natural white, a de luxe cool white, a daylight, and doaens of others. “Most people come to dislike fluorescent lights because they’ve had a bad experience with the wrong type,” Gladden says. Professional decorators and architects often use exotic fluor escent types to accentuate fea tures of one kind or another. If your lighting has .been planned by a professional, don’t upaat the stated when a claim fob- social scheme by pulling out the tubes security Is made, payments ean- and exchanging them for deluxe not go back for more than 19 warm white. But if your complexion 14 pea green or pastel yellow your present lights, you remedy the situation by exchang ing the tubes for deluxe warm white. months. For example, if a per son HatrM wwiwitMy payments at 88, hut coulg have been get ting a monthly/Aheck since he was 88, he can be paid for the last 12 itfBfiths only. Ho. would have loot 94 payments. Evan at Strangely enough, Gladden ** , ^ e *I* t *** t ca f £ to a retired worker at 88, this amoiihts to a loss of 1980. Miss Pressly pointed out that when a person reaches 88 he should visit the social security , . _ . „ office to claim monthly checks. best. The general lighting of the Even he WO rk after room might be performed by the ^ if m he may be able to get n'ww.c.m tub,., whll. uv, loci ZLaty U^tjat tor rwaut could b. nco- Ev.ry month . «S y.ar old puf vided b « » t by incandescent 90a pogtpones making his claim, lamps. he may lose money. No pay ments can be made until a claim is made with social security re gardless of a person’s age. doesn’t recommend the use of fluorescent lights to the exclu sion of the incandescent types. “In most rooms a mixture of fluorescent and incandescent is Social Security Many older people In South Carolina lose monthly social se curity checks. Miss Martha F. Pressly of the Greenwood social security office stated today. These checks are lost because many people over 88 have not claimed them. Miss Pressly IT YOU DON’T BEAD YOU DON'T GET PHONE 899-9841 Stories Behind Words WUHam 8. Pcnfldd Starboard “Starboard” refers to the right-hand side of a ship or boat as one aboard faces toward the front of the boat. The word is of Anglo-Saxton origin. Long ago, boats were steered by an oarsman who sat at the rear and held his paddle over the right-hand side into the water. The right-hand side was chosen, no doubt, because a large majority of persons are right- handed. The Anglo-Saxton called the right-hand side of a boat “steorbord,” the steer side. “Steor” was derived from the verb “steoran” (to steer) and “bord” (side). Over the centuries “steorbord” was changed to the cur rent form, “starboard.” FARMS and FOLKS By L. C. HAMILTON Clemson College Extension Information Specialist Lights don’t lie but they can play tricks on your senses. Ever looked at yourself in a washroom mirror and had the heart-stopping experience of see ing a pea green or pastel yellow face looking back at you? If so, your first thought may have been to make a bee line for a physician. The chances are good, how ever, that nothing was wrong with you that wasn’t wrong the day before. In such situations, it’s best to take a calm look around. The lighs may be play ing tricks on you! , W. P. Gladden, Clemson ex tension agricultural engineer, says “cool” fluorescent light tubes are usually the cause for your alarm. “The cool tubes bring out the cool colors — the blues and greens — and intensify them un til they become almost domi nant over the red and pink colors you usually see in your face/’ Gladden says the fluorescent type recommended for home use is the “deluxe warm white.” This tube will accent the red and orange colors and make you look natural again. Experiences like the one men tioned have caused thousands of people to wish a plague upon all fluorescent lights. And they have undoubtedly reduced sales. Gladden says this is regret- ; i CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1998 OUbdim (CiprmrtrU Jaly 4, 19»~ WILUAM WILSON HABBtt — IS, Mi EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Rate (Payable la Advance) One Ytor 94-00; Sta Motahe JSJ0 One Yi Second Clase Postage Paid at CUnten, 8. C. POSTMASTER: Send Pom 1879 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, B. 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