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I ' a "■ "• T THE CUNTON CHRONICLE Clinton, S. C, Thursday, January 13, 1966 A New Era ; For Our School* When the schools of Laurens County District 56 open next Monday, people of the area, parents and children will find that a plan of desegregation has been submitted, accepted^ implemented and accomplished. True, the degree of integration will be quite limited. Several, if not all schools of the district will be affected. But it will be something entirely new for this Southern, South Carolina city. It has been in the making for about 12 years—since the 1964 decision of the United States Supreme Court. It is something we did not ask for. It was forced upon us by an all-powerful government. Whether we like it or not—it is here. And it is up to us to determine its course —whether it will be for good or ill. Most of us, we suppose, will accept it with little evidence of emotion, one way or - the other—just tolerating it because we choose to abide by the law of the land. Byt knowing full well it were better for the ma jority of both races had it not been insti tuted. But we must place our full faith and sub stance on the line and demonstrate to our once more emancipated Negro brethren that they have our good will and our good wishes for their advancement and growth into whatever, by their own efforts, their ca pacity, innate worth and dignity, they can make of themselves. | Clinton has many stable, sober, sensible, competent leaders of both races. And it is because of this that the community has been spared the sorry and degrading expe riences of other communities. Now, more than ever, it is the time f5i> good sense, good reason and good will to * dominate. We hope it shall ever be so. ernment munificence has taken its toll of in dependence. k . While we talk so much of freedom for other peoplO, we should take stock of the status of our own freedom. Is it a quality of freedom that rings-true? In one way or another, more people each day are being re- . quired to do what they are told to do by some authority, and more and more fre quently that authority has its source in Washington.^The growing voice of author ity is inevitable because authority, federal authority, holds the purse strings. The ex isting prosperity of countless industries, businessmen, farmers, whole communities, is at the absolute mercy of those who award the cont^ts, the subsidies, the matching funds, or whatever you wish to call them. As we enter the new year, there isxme resolve that should be taken by all. A re solve that would end the spectacle of a great nation riding a crest of unparalleled power on one hand and on the other beset by a deepening morass of controls, inflation and a war that has no foreseeable end. We should resolv^>that the constitutional system of goveritflhent—a government of checks anti balances as laid down by the founders of the nation—is the 'best kind of government to live under: that the rights of private prop erty and persons are to be held inviolate. The political liberty of the individual is our most precious heritage. JWith that as a foundation there are. no obstacles that cannot be overcome—in peace or in war, in space or on earth. ' the American wA* /■ Nose Trouble Babson’s Point of View On Our Canadian Neighbors By ROGER W. BARSON .— Babson-Park, Mass,,. January -J-At U»e mo ment, relations between the United States and Canada are fairly cordial . . . diplomatically as well as economically. Yet there are stubborn. problems facing our two nations whose common unfortified border extends for nearly 4000 miles. IMPROVING TRADE RELATIONS Both Canada and the U. S. have lately been making fairly substanital progress in low ering troublesome tariffs. Thus they have open ed the way to a freer flow of trade between the ~two countries. However, the situation is still far from ideal; common sense dictates that we con tinue to explore ways and means of securing closer economic co-operation In an age which, for all its promise, is still . . . • „ rm. r* • i o i fraught with dangers and uncertainUes, Canada and materially. The Ecumenical Council ^ ^ Uai u?d States must-for their mutual that came to a close in 1965 and the Pope's benefit and protection—strengthen by every poa- unprecedented visit to the United Nations sible means the historic, cultural, and economic Stories Behind Words William by S. Penfield A Year of Paradox One thing that may be said of the year that just slipped‘into the" limbo of history is that it has been a year of paradox. In many areas, giant strides have been taken toward man’s highest aspirations, spiritually Left-Winger, Right-Winger Ag/far back as Roman times the left-hand side has had a bad connotation. All the good implications were reserved for the right-hand side. It is for that reasqn that the guests of honor are seated on the host’s right. In European parliaments the custom also arose of seating the most noble members of the governing bodies on the right-hand side of the presiding officer. The less distinguished ones sat bn the left. The ones on the right generally took a conservative political view, while the ones on the left usually followed a liberal or radical policy. Thus arose the expressions “left-wingers,” extreme iiberals; and “right-wing ers,” extreme conservatives. Most CHS’ers seemed to have had a merry Christmas, but everyone came back to school complaining^ that the holidays weren’t long enough. It’s al ways so hard for students to come back after Christmas holidays, because they are faced with those dreaded mid term examinations. , This year all the exams were given on two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, of this week, in the past years the exams were always scheduled over a period of three or four days. Math and English exams were given on Tuehday; social studies and science were given on Wednesday.. The students problems. January 11, 1966 is the date set for the regular an nual session of the General As sembly. Other places of interest in the city include Woodrow Wilson’s boyhood home at Hampton and Henderson Streets; First Pres byterian’s -churchyard, where Wilson’s parents are buried'; and Trinity Episcopal Church, which is a reproduction of the Yorkminster Church ill England. In the Trinity churchyard are buried five of South Carolina’s governors, including Wade Hampton. In addition to a visit to First Baptist Church, site of the ill- fated first secession convention in 1860, you will want to have a look at the progress of the Ainsley Hall Mansion restora tion project. In the not-too-dis- tant future, the Ainsley Hall site will become a beautiful park and Friday of this week. The third six weeks period en<jed this Wednesday. That cans that report cards will be issued again soon I This time the report cards will con tain the examination grades and first * semester averages. These grades are recorded not only for the students, but for were given two hours in which the pa rents . a* 80 - to take each exam. Foreign Even though parents often languages,- commercial cours- make warnings at this time o Highlights From Clinton High By PATSY SIMMONS’ es, drivers’ training, and phy sical education exams were given on days during last week, or Monday, Thursday, the school year, the students always reply, “Well, we’ll do better next semester,” and they usually do! THIS WEEK-END DINE OUT AT SOUTH BROAD STREET, CLINTON, S. C. — FEATURING — HOT ITALIAN PIZZA PRIME AND CHOICE BEEF CUT AND COOKED TO ORDER OVER LIVE CHARCOAL Serving Three Meals A Day BREAKFAST — LUNCH — DINNER Bring The Whole Family — For At The Wrangler You Expect More and You Get More \ OPEN AT 6:00 A. M. y Wrangler Motel Now Open For Service in the heart of the city. Columbians are proud of their * city, and well might all State > citizens be, for it is your Capital gH City. TIRED KIDNEYS GOT YOU DOWN? Give them a GENTLE lift with BUKETS well-balanced formu la. Getting up nights, burning, , were clear signs that the Christian world is working toward a unity never before known. As the year closed, American achievements in space lifted men’s eyes and minds beyond the confines of earth. A window, however, small, has been opened on the mysteries of the universe. This has come about through the finest efforts of a free nation. We have progressed in space and else where because the “Team” has never lost sight of the individual. And so America hit new heights ih 1966. But the year of Die paradox has brought many good American citizens who love their country to the edge of despair. They see around them an unthinking acceptance of a spreading bureaucracy. In the midst of'ap parently unprecedented prosperity, they see a war on poverty with a potential for waste and corruption that is truly dismaying. They see at home much cynical indifference to the war in Viet Nam which is demanding an ever-Lncreasing price in men, material and money. There we meet in combat a people who hold fanatic convictions and will go to any length in pursuit Of victory. To meet this challenge, we—all of us, not just those who are bearing the cruel burden of the fighting—need the kind of spirit that car ried the Continental army throngh the Revo lution and on to victory and national free dom. Even as we have reached heights of ma terial achievements, along with eloquence in •oepressing good will toward our fellow man, the big queetion is : Can we honestly look back over the past year and say that we have adhered to the principles upon which this country was founded—namely, respect for the right of private property, respect for the individual, and a belief that a govern ment of limited powers is the best govern ment? It is doubtful if many of us can an swer in the affirmstive. The growth of gov- ties that have always joined them. CANADA’S VULNERABLE POSITION At times the U. S. shows signs of irritation because, in some instances, Canada seems to be holding back in the matter of liberalizing tariff policies. There is a feeling among some Ameri cans that Canada is dragging her heels, either because of excess nationalism or out of “sheer cussedness.” A greater awareness of Canada’s position uv world trade would convince these pes simists that Canada is proceeding slowly toward freer trade with the U. S. . simply because she must backache, frequent, scanty flow may warn of functional kidney disorders — “Danger Ahead.” increase and regulate passage IN 4 DAYS or your 39c back at any drug store. NOW at Young’s Pharmacy. J6-3c-J20. Fat Overweight Available to you without a doc tor’s prescription, our product called Galaxon. You must lose ugly fat or your money back. Galaxon is a tablet and easily swallowed. Get rid of excess fat and live longer. Galaxon costs $3.00 and is sold on this guaran tee: if not satisfied for any rea son, just return the package to yoor druggist and get your full money back. No questions asked. Winter and its bright holiday recent announcements of three Galaxon is sold with this guaran- If we took the trouble to learn more about season present an excellent op- new major industries for the tee ^ 8 Pharmacy, Clin- Cajiada and what makes her tick economically, portunity to have a look around Columbia area. One of these n, ail Orders Filled. J-27-3c we would discover that she has an enormous south Carolina’s ever-changing i s expected to become the larg- stake in foreign trade. Her position, m fact, 15 Capital Cty. Many folk come e st single industry in the state, vulnerable because she is more dependent on y^i^g relatives or shopping, Columbia’s “place in the sun” exports and imports than any other nation in a there’s no reason it cannot seems assured, comparable world position. But the importance ^ combined with a tour o< fast- or. c* n ital citv’s nroeress - *«<«• “ *• Indi.UU^l C^n U .a. coiumbu. Twice selected an All-America came through hard, work and City by a national team of ex- conscientious effort by its citi- even appreciated, much less understood, here in ^he United States. Though the U. S. has ten Patronize The Chronicle Advertisers business! ^ Gambia is changing day ^dcTy iflc^Columbih Keeping “on the grow” requires a community to pool all its resources, to work together, to keep on growing toward bigger and better ac complishments. * Our bank is proud that its financial assist ance has helped in this community’s vital growth. Now, we serve its future! BANK OF CLINTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation * . 3% Interest Paid On Savings Accounts Semi-Annually a vastly greater internal and external business and exports are of far less consequence to the individual American than to the tndi- by day, and you will immediate- has tackled its problems first y feel a vitality and ‘busy-ness’ a t the local evel, where they can T nf th „ ca-a. in the air. New buildings seem best be solved. Representing the J SutoS “ ^ rtltog everywhere, end au- mture is the ••CiUseos- Design ^ ’ to thorities tell «» one-fifth of the for Pregrss.” . longings pise take risks in trade negotiations CHANCES OF ECONOMIC UNION From time to time in this country there have city’s population has moved headed up by outstanding local here in the last five years. leaders. . . r . 0r , 0/ s. atw1 I_ e h - IInitpH ctates The University campus is All of Columbia’s new build- SSe^dvocaSr^ ecoiomiT uidon a cfaangin 8 constantly, expanding ings and its rapid progress does nn^n 8 wL.irt J™vlds> oomoletc elimination of tm"- to the east 80utb > and - ^ not mean that it h no longer an thp'twn nations It would also toe near future, to the west, old and historic city. There are Plmu for ** bouse or many interesting historic rites, f d{ ^ u-,* arguments in favor of Memorial Hail, a™ expected to not the least of which is the seat <Hans of the necessity of ranging far afield to g ° mg , be House. find markets for their prdoucts. It would also ' nou *b eDcl °** f U six ^ ‘ A visit to the State House is greatly stimulate the flow of U. S. capital into Bk> *' aW* informative, but particu- r'qnmria ' som ’ with 8pace over - , lariy interesting at this time, But there will be ix> economic union between Hew ‘lifeblood’ for the already during a unique special session Canada and the U. S. any time soon. It would booming economy came with the to work out reapportionment not be a practical move now, simply because neither Canadians, nor Americans are pbycho- logically ready for it. One day there will be such an economic union; but before that time comes, a better foundation must be laid. . NORTH AMERICAN COMMON MARKET While strong tides of nationalism—on both sides—will delay economic union between the U. S. and Canada, the idea of closer business co- I operation will not be permitted to die. Compe tent officials and business leaders of the two nations are constantly studying the whole rela tionship. The first big step toward such union could well be taken before very long. CUNTON, 8. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY IS, i ult|y (Elttttmt (MpnmirU July 4, ISM — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — IS, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BT THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Bate (Payable la Advi ») One Year $4.00; Six Months - : One Year Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, 8. C. Send Form SS79 to CUnton Chronicle, Clinton, 8. * Chronicle soaks the > of Its subscribers and readers — the win at publisher wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of whoa they are not of a defamatory nature. 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