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/ . / / i A ifc.« * . 4 , A. +■ i ,t> I Hinton, 8. C., Thursday, March 31, 196fi THE CLINTON CHRONICLE 11 Rural Vote * ihoiild Count The question of state legislature re- bpportionment is vital to all Americans. What does the so-called "one man, one vote” doctrine—under which the Su^ preme Court overturned the checks and balances of state government—real ly mean to the voters from small towns and rural areas? It means that they will have little voice in government, since they cannot match the urban machines that control a regimented vote. Under the amendment sponsored by Senator Dirksen, the apportionment sys tem that now applies to the Congress, would be guaranteed to the states. In other words, one house of the state leg islature would be elected strictly ac cording to population, and the other house by geographical districts. What does organized labor think’ about this issue? Well, it approves the “one man, one vote” ^heory even 1 if it has to be forced on the states by fed eral district courts. But when the Ad ministration proposes anti-strike legisla tion covering city and state employees, George Meaney of the AFL-ClO says this would be “reaching far down into the lives of citizens in their own local ity.” He says it would violate the fed eral-state relationship envisioned in the Constitution. If logic prevailed it would then seem that organized labor should agree that the people of a state should have the right to elect their legislators in the time-honored manner patterned after the Congress, too. This issue also • reaches down to the citizens of each small locality^ In this matter the citizens of each small locality have the opportunity to be just as vocal as the powerful urban voice of labor. 4 An Oscar Nominee Returns One of the most unusual journalistic efforts in the history of our electronic younger brother will return to the home screens of the nation when Xerox Cor poration recreates its “fourth network” to represent again the hour-long docu mentary, “Let My • People Go,” during the week of March 27-April 3. The critical acclaim of this telling of the age-old search of the Jewish peo ple for a homeland was matched only by the impressive ratings rolled up by a program which was, to say the very least, a searing experience for those who watched the original telecast. A television documentary nominated for an Oscar by the motion picture Acade my is a rare piece of film indeed and Xerox, which has sponsored so much noteworthy television, is to be com mended for rescheduling this exception al example of broadcast journalism. The difficulties inherent upon the creation of a new network for the oc casion are surely monumental and the company’s determination to present it during the pre-Easter season is most praiseworthy. No doubt a company can put its products before the public in an easier fashion—with spies, cowboys, comics and detectives—but perhaps LET MY PEOPLE GO represents the beginning of a new era in television: an era of in telligence and responsibility. It will be “must” viewing. Accidents are now the‘fourth larg est killer in this country, ,the American Medical Association reports. Only can cer, heart disease, and stroke kill more. Also, accidents comprise the largest sin gle cause of death among children, teen agers and young adults. Up to age 34, accidents consistently cause more deaths than cancer. About 10 million persons are accidentally disabled each year, and this represents by far the largest single use of hospital facilities. SQUEEZE ON RURAL VOTERS A railroad spokesman told a House committee that his industry paid $75 million in excess taxes on their proper ty in 20 states surveyed in 1964—more than doubling their property tax bill— l>ecause of discriminatory assessments. Babson’s Point of View On Mounting State And Local Taxes By ROGER W. BABSON Bab.son Park, Mass., March 31—In a re cent column we discussed living costs—em phasizing the increase in consumer prices that has occurred. Today we give attention to taxes—especially to those levied by state and local governments. TREND IS UP Right at the moment, the federal tax burden on individuals and corporations is less than it was a few yeftrs ago, in spite of the January increase in social security tax es. But our state and local levies are ris ing at the rate of about 9 per cent per year. Thirty-six states and the District of Colum bia have income taxes. Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia tax retail sales. Virginia is about to collect a 2 per cent sales tax, and a 3 per cent limited sales tax be comes effective in Massachusetts April 1. Mayor Lindsay of New York has attract ed national attention by sponsoring a pro posal for a graduated income tax on those living or working in that city that Would take an amount equal to 50 per cent of what they are paying in taxes to the state of New York. It is not widely known that 10 Ameri can cities already have municipal income taxes—among them Cincinnati, Philadel phia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis. WHY SO MUCH NEED? For the most part, the need of the states and cities for additional revenue is pressing.V Since World War II, the federal government has been siphoning off a much larger share of individual and corporate earnings than in earlier years. This has forced the states to adopt sales ta^es, often in addition to state income taxes. It has also forced the cities and towns to depend on real estate taxes for the bulk of their revenue. Why do state and local governments still need further large amounts? Partly be cause federal policies have led to higher government costs generally. Partly be cause there are so many more Americans to provide government services for than there were 30 yars ago when our popuplation . was only 127 million compared with today’s 195 million—an increase of more than 50 per cent. And partly because we are de manding a broader range of services than ever before. CRISIS IN FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Obviously, the states and cities will not be able to provide all of the government services requested. Their resources just are not large enough to permit them to fol low the parternalistic pattern set by the fed eral goverpment. But, goaded by special interests, the states and cities do tend to bite off more than they can chew. There is, fortunately, very little delib erate fiscal mismanagement at state gov ernment levels. But there is a good deal of actual mismanagement because the states do not always take the ^rouble or go to the expense of hiring the best-qualified person nel to handle services and projects involving the expenditure of large sums of money. And there is a very great deal of fiscal ir responsibility in the matter of directing state government policies into channels that will provide real economic growth for all the people. . . HIGHER STATE TAXES COMING Costs for police and fire protection, for education, and for health and welfare ser vices are mounting. Hence state and local government costs will certainly be upped further in the years ahead. But jpatjy state and local government projects are either ill-planned or unnecessary. A closer watch by citizens on their state houses and city halls would curb such boosts in local spend ing. Also, it is very much to the advantage of citizens—especially businessmen — to keep informed as to what is going on in local government. Big business has its lobbyists who often succeed in forestalling heavy im posts on its operations. Small business has its trade associations which also perform good service in this regard. But the aver age citizen has on such watchdog to look out for his interests and to keep him in formed of what’s coming up next by the way of new spending and new taxes. He must knuckle under and pay—UNLESS he has gumption enough to make his views known and his influence felt. Women’s Bowling Assn. Palmetto Ladies Won Lost Diamonds 32!4 ISVz Belkettes 30 18 Cottonettes 30 18 Hi-Los 30 18 Amateurs 26 22 Lady Lydians 26 22 High individual series (scratch): Jean Hammond 245, Linda Mann 233, Kathl- yne Lott 220. High individual game: Hammond 611, Lott 590, Mann 589. . High individual game (handicap): 'Toby Robinson 233, Nita Harris 230, Mozelle Nelson 230, Frances Meadors 226, Ike Campbell 226. High individual series: Sandra Foster 609. Frances Meadors 600, Iris Fennell 594. Sunshine Coffee Break Hep Cats 8 ... 28 Won Lost High individual series Keglers —. 22 10 (handicap):. Meadors 636, Champions . 22 10 Rutyy Lyda 630, Mann 622. Homettes 15 17 High individual game: Snapshots . _• 14 18 . Sue Womack 248, Meadors High senes (Handicap): 242, Lucy Dunaway 240. Hammond 588, Lott 556, Sarah High series (scratch): Pitts 551. e Meadors 591, Lyda 573, Lott High game (handicap): 554. Hammond 224, Mary Garrett High game: Womack 227, 224, Pitts 215, Marine Wil- Meadors 227, Ix>tt 217. liams 206. — .... , - ■ ! - Dixie League IF YOU DON’T READ Won Lost THE CHRONICLE Golden Girls 24VY- 11% YOU DON’T GET Independents 24Mi - 11% THE NEWS Riggettes 15 21 PHONE 833-0541 Won Lost Keller 22 . 14 Wallenzine 19 17 Strother 17 19 Pace 14 22 High indiv idual s e r i c s: Keller 587, Wallenzine 586. Stories Behind Words By William S. Penfieid Pace 571. High individual game: Wallenzinb 248. Pace 227, Kel ler 224. Broad Street Methodist Church Clinton, S. C. HOLY WEEK SERVICES SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:3a P. M. Nightly “I WALKED TODAY WHERE ’ . JESUS WALKED” Rev. E. *W. Rogers, Pastor SPECIAL MUSIC AT EACH SERVICE Swallow A certain bird received its name" from a Scandinavian legend. According to the legend, when Christ was on the cross, a small, long-winged bird hovered over Him and cried, “Svala! svala!” Translated into English, the bird said, “Console! console!” Because of the legend, the Scandinavians called the bird “svalow,” meaning “bird of con solation.” « The name passed into Anglo-Saxon as “swea- lewe” and became “swallow” in English. Highlights From Clinton High By PATSY SIMMONS the student body. His subject was “Patriotism in Three Re spects — God, Country and Family.” The CHS National Honor Society sponsored Dr. Thomas’ visit. Tuesday Coach Jackson talked to the senior boys about the recent drafting procedures. This summer all boys who are 18 years of age will be elegible- for the draft unless they are at tending school or college during the summer months. CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1966 ®tje QUinton (CljrnnirH Established 1900 July 4, 1889 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June 13, 1955 . PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE" PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year, $4.00; Six Months, $2.50 One Year, $5.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3579 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S. C. 29325 The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anony mous communicaions will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association National Advertising Representative: AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia Last Thursday during a chapel program Joel Whitsel was presented a gold plaque for being selected a member of the All-American football team. Mr. Rhodes, district manager of the Royal Crown Bottling Co. in Spartanburg, ^and Mr. Moore of the Nehi Bottling Co. of Laurens, were present for the occasion. Al so, Coach Jones of Clemson University and Coach Howe of Clinton High School assist ed in the presentation. Joel, halfback and co-captain of the Red Devils . was voted most valuable player on this year’s football squad. * * v Also during the chapel pro gram Thursday, Dr. Thomas Parker, president of the As sociation of American Physi cians and Surgeons, spoke to Women Bowlers Porticipoing In Rock Hill Tourney The South Carolina Wo man’s Bowling Association tournament will close Satur day in Rpck Hill after three weekends of cbmpetition be ginning March 19-20, and con tinuing March 26-27 and April 1-2. The Clinton Association had six teams and several entries in the doubles, singles and all-events. The local association brought home the president’s trophy for having the highest perecentage of membership entered in the tournament. Jean Hammond won a “200” pin and $5.00 for bowling a 226 game in a team event last ' Saturday. She also won a door prize of a tank of gas. Miss Hammond and Kath- lyne Lott, the only local as sociation members of the “600 Club,” participated in the 600 tournament Saturday, the first the club has had. Establishing their eligibili ty for the 600 Club, Miss Lott bowled 608 in 1965 and Miss Hammond 611 in 1966. Miss Lott also bowled a 625 series (200, 204, 221) in the city tour nament in February. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their thoughtful gifts of food, flow- fECHNICOLOR* ers and other expressions of sympathy at the time of the loss of our IcMffKk^ne and hus band. Mrs. Leo Hornsby, Sr. MOAMRi ’ LAST DAY Judith With Sophia Loren and Jack Hawkins Feature: 3:10, 5:10, 7:10 and 9:10. APRIL 1ST. and 2ND. 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