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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE CUnton, 8. C., Thursday, August 19, 1965 Over schooled And Undereducated At a time when other notables are be moaning the “lack” of funds, particularly taxpayer funds, for higher education, for mer Secretary of State Dean Acheson has raised some penetrating questions as to the value received for the billions of dollars already spent for that purpose. Comment ing on the performance of both professors and students at recent campus rallies call ing for U. S. withdrawal from Viet Nam, Mr. Acheson said; “The Washington (D. j C.) teach-in disclosed illiterates in the simplest form of dialectics.” He expressed the view that faculties and students alike suffer from a “killing frost in the form of the rudiments of argument.” We think that the “rudiments of argu ment” to which the former Secretary of State referred would be such ordinary things as fact and logic. At the same time, we’re inclined to think that this problem of highly-educated simpletons floating around the college cam puses today may stem in part from some flaws in elementary and high school educa tion. For unless some mental discipline —that is, the ability to distinguish fact from generality, and to consider facts logi cally, instead of emotionally—unless those abilities are acquired before leaving high school, a student is ill-prepared to cope with the welter of diverse ideas to which he properly should be exposed when he goes to college. We also note a recent magazine article . contended that of the thouaanda of 18- it be empharired that prarttcall, year-olds entering college each year many all people aged 65 or over are eligible for the “have no notion of why they are in college basic medicare benefits, whether they are poor workers and managers, and a relaxation of government Hats and immutable rules. This has apparently been strikingly successful in a number of fields and is expected to be extended to other areas of the Soviet economy. Now, writes AP correspondent George Syvertsen, a Russian woman historian has produced a book entitled “The U.S.A. and the Washington System” in which she re jects one of the basic Marxist dogmas — that “Wall Street monopolists” control this country. She saysr “I feel it is not accurate to break American society into two groups, the great mass of workers and the monopo lists.” And she adds that there is a great middle stratum in that society made up of skilled workers, intellectuals and profes sional people. The work has been highly praised by leading Moscow academicians. Yes, the winds of change seem to be blowing in the most monolithic of societies. How far they will travel presents a fascina ting question. Babton’s Point of View On How To Make Use of Medicare By ROGER W. BAUSON Babson Park, Mass., August 19—So much is being written about the medicare program that basic “whens” and “whats’ are often smothered in a welter of too much information. Hence it may be helpful to many senior citizens if we highlight some of the key points in this newly passed national law. A 7 Prefers to Do His Own Worrying Stories Behind Words Wiffiam hf 8. Pen field or what they hope to learn.” We’re all for everyone getting as much education as they can absorb and use. But unless a stu dent has some purpose in college more than just getting a diploma, plus enough emo tional and intellectual maturity to with stand the diversionary temptations of mod ern campuses, he’s all too likely to end up like the “teach-in” participants — over schooled and undereducated. You Do! Suppose you work the standard eight hour day and are in an average income bracket. How much of that time goes to pay for elements that make up your cost of living? Here are some examples: Food and to bacco cost one hour and 18 minutes; cloth ing and related items 30 minutes; recrea tion 19 minutes; transportation 39 min utes; medcial expenses 21 minutes. But there’s another item that is bigger than any of these. It is taxes. They ac count for two hours and 20 minutes of your working time—more than a quarter of the whole. or well off, are gainfully employed or retired, are under social security or not. True, a few fed eral employees appear to be without this cover age, but they are protected in a similar fashion by a 1959 statute. All in all, it is estimated that approximately 19 million people will he able to avail themselves of the new medical advan tages. It should be made clear, however, that the first step in the baftic plan—involving hospital, home-nursing, and outpatient help—does not be come operative until July 1, 1906. The second stage — establishing nursing-home provisions— does not go into effect until January 1, 1967. So senior citizens should hold onto any hospital in surance they now have in order to take care of emergencies in the interim. Meanwhile, most insurance companies will be arranging to have existing policies revised by the time medicare becomes effective. Duplication, of course, should be avoided in any revised policy, and marginal coverage would be worked out to pay for any possible big-scale illnesses beyond the scope of medicare. DOES ONE HAVE TO SIGN UP? The 17 million or so eligibles receiving social security or railroad retirement pension allot ments will automatically receive the required identification cards through the mail. The other 2 million or so must get theirs by applying at any social security office. The system is paid for by payroll taxes levied on employees and em ployers with a first increase to come next Janu ary 1 and another increase a year later. Work ers should realize that these two tax hikes will Charles represent wage cuts wherever full payment is not assumed by employers. Highball In the early days of railroading, signals to the en gineer of a train were as important as they are today. But in those days there were no electrically operated signals as there are now. Tall posts with crossbars were erected at strategic points along the railroad. A large iron ball, which was raised or lowered by pulleys, was suspended from the crossbar. “t If the ball was suspended halfway between the crossbar and the ground, that was a signal for the en gineer to stop, because the track ahead was not clear. If the ball was raised high, that was a signal for the engineer to proceed at full speed. This high ball gave us the expression “to highball,” meaning to ope rate at high speed. Dental Congress in 1778. Laurens was confined in the Tower of London for some 14 months, and was then exchanged for Lord Cornwallis. Mepkin Plantation was more recently owned by Clare Both Luce, American woman diplomat, who later gave the land to the TTappist Order for a monastery. I Goose Creek Church, 15 miles south of Moncks Corner, off U. S. Highway 52, is one of the state’s oldest parish churches. Built in 1714, it is still well pre served, and services are held once each year. Today you can see the British Arms over the chancel, and it is said that is what saved the building from de struction during the Revolution. What is popularly known as “Mulberry Castle” is located just off U. S. Highway 52. Mul berry was the home of Thomas Broughton, and was also built in 1714. It is an unusual, elab orate old house, and does very much resemble a castle. Thom as Monck, founder of the town, was married here in 1732, to a daughter of Broughton. Not far from the Francis Ma rion grave near Pinevile, is the burial place of Thomas Walter, world famous botanist. The Wal ter Pine was named for him, and his published book, “Flora Caro- linana,” was the first such ac count of flowering plants in a definite region of North America. There are many other points of interest in the Berkeley Coun ty area, not to mention the rec reational advantages of the San- tee-Cooper Lakes, which we have written about previously. MRAMRR rah rtn proud to represent flie wows LARGEST FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 2nd day of September, 1985, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administra trix of the estate of Durward Murdock in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o’clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administratrix. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make payment on or before that date, and all persons having IP YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 888-9541 ~~ claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. MARY M. MURDOCK, Administratrix July 28, 1965 A5-4C-A28 €•1 Dougl IPIRD'S SFAKTXKBCmO. A C. Consult John L. Mimnaugh about this question: “Vacation travel eludes the hazard of cidents, theft, ies in far away places. Does the Bailey Agency have connections with insurance adjusters all country to give prompt claim service In any emergency?” BAILEY AGENCY M. 8. Bailey A Son, Bankers, Building Dial Day 833-0681 — Night and Sunday &S&-U323 AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Today, Friday and Saturday TMs Is Mo one they’re si! talking about I Julie Andrews Dick Van Dyke David Tomlinson Glynis Johns c*-sum*iHsmisM BADDELEY iakiDOTMK matthewGARBER ELSaIANCHESTER WMI TREACHER KOpMUMWEN ateEfWYHM In the mid-17th century, prior to the Civil War, when II of England named “rice was king.” one of his close friends, John Here you’ll find Belle Isle Starting next July 1, those eligble may be Berkeley, to be one of the Lord Plantation, the former home of To put it another way, it means that placed in a hospital by the doctor of their choice Proprietors of the proposed Gabriel Marion, brother of the you must work more than three months of for 8° days of care, with $40 deductible; an addi- Carolina Province. Little could famous Revolutionary War each year before vou besrin earning monev 30 dajr# is granted ’ but the P atient mu,t Berkeley, or any of the other ‘ Swamp Fox,” Francis Marion. j _ ^ ^ pay $10 a day for this. Basic hospital coverage foundres, have foreseen the ulti- The grave of the “Swamp Fox” is included; Room and board, regulation drugs, mate destiny of this colony. ^is located a short distance off supplies, and ordinary services. Hospital out Today’s Berkeley County, In Highway 45, in the Pineville patient treatment becomes obtainable at, the the heart of the “low country,” area. same time, along with home visits by nurses and i s rich in tradition and heritage Just outside the present corn- therapists. Not covered in basic medicare are that daes back' to its British munity of Moncks Corner you’ll the csots for doctors, specialists, or private founding. Names and places are see the site of the old original nurses. Starting January 1, 1967, free nursing- evidence of the British influence, provincial settlement, named for home care will be available for 20 days after at which survived a Revolution and Thomas Monck, an Englishman least 3 days in the hospital. Then, 80 addition- a Civil struggle that divided a who founded it in 1735. The old al days may be spent in the nursing home, with new nation. It is little wonder community was used as a head- the phtient paying $5 a day. that Englishmen felt a sympathy quarters during the Revolution, VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM for the South in the War Between and later was an arsenal site in For those over 65 who are willing to pay a $8 the States. the Cherokee Indian War. monthly premium beginning next July 1, a vol- Today, a drive through Berk- Mepkin Plantation, just a few than being personally paid to the govern- untary plan gives further coverage for doctors’ eley County is like a trip through miles from Moncks Corner on ment by the earner But realize it or not or surgeons’ bills (in or out of the hospital), am-,-a history book. Still surviving the West Branch of the Copper ... ,h! !~!L; ***<*., X-r.,, Twm <* are ^y Of 0., old pumatlon Elver, wa. the home of Hear, medical appliances, and nurse and therapist homes that were at their peak Laurens, President of Hie Conti- care. This will come to only 20 per cent of the total cost, less $50 deductible, per year. Pay ments under this aesangement will not be made for dental work (unless it is due to illness or ac cident), drugs, regular physical exams, eye ex aminations or glasses, henring aids, or immuni zation shost. Enrollment for the voluntary ser vice starts officaly September 1 of this year. The doctor will determine, both in basic medi care and in the voluntary setup, how much hos- are pitalizatlon and nursing-home care is required. As *ach part of the system becomes operative. Ernest R. Ouzts 108 N. Broad St. 833-0911 STATE FARM MUTUAL Today and Friday: 3:00, 5:30 and 8:00 Saturday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 and 8:30 Admission—Children 60c Students—75c; Adults—$1.00 Afternoon; $1.25 Night mOAMRi you can spend as you wish. Taxes take all that you make during that three-months- plus period. The chances are that this will come as news to great numbers of people. They have small knowledge of the size and scope of the tax bill, the primary reasons being that many taxes arei hidden in the cost of the goods and services we buy and that most individual income taxes are paid through the withholding system, rather they are the biggest single item of expense to most of us. ’ In sum—who pays^-fop, big and wasteful government? You dot *• Winds Of Change Some strange things — strange by past Soviet standards, that is - place in Russia. uvv. 4.- , . . anybody needing medical care will have to apply For some time, news has been coming to his or her doctor. From there on, the sit- from there telling of Soviet experiments uation will be in the'doctor’s hands, except that with once-despised apitaliat techniques in after a patient has been in a hospital for 20 days an effort to spur produtoni. The, Ud. 7^^ such innovations as incentive bonuses to tient’s stay is being made. CLINTON, g. 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