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1 l ■jT 1 f Jinton, S. C., ThursBay, Jon* 9, t90t Natural Beauty Not Indestructible Literally billions of dollars are being ty (if the land. Gigantic recreation areas are beihg’set aside for public use. Power lines are going un^rgrourtd. Wayside parks and rest areas multiply along the highways. From an aircraft far above the ground, lakes and mountains leave an impression of an indestructible play ground laced with accesk roads, resorts and campgrounds. But, when seen at close range, the realization comes that natural beauty is highly fragile and can not be saved except wtih the cooperation of the people—you and I. If you do not believe this, take a look at the broken bottles on swimmftig beaches, the jagged beer cans, paper plates, in short, the monumental piles of offal left by irresponsible multitudes of people. Do you know what natural^ beau^ is? If you do, you will thinlf twice before you ever again throw even a guru wrapper out of your car while driving along the highway. Babson’s Point of View On De Gaulle’s Policy By ROGER W. BABSON Babson Park, Mass., June 9, 1966—‘Twice in this century, France has been laid pros trate by German conquest. Both tines—at tremendous cost in men and materials—the U. S. has been a mighty help in recapturing French soil from its despoijers and'in re storing French sovereignty. Why then does President de Gaulle so distrust us? Why is he so intent upon pursuing what seems to be an anti-American campaign? A Tribute To Joiners Since today’s beatniks are usually ignorant of recent history, among other things, tkey probably do not realize that they are not the only “intellectuals” to be violently opposed to the established order. This thought came to mind re cently when we ran across some copies of the old American Mercury, circa 1926. Once again, after four decades, we read some of Henry Mencken’s vitriolic writings, notably his Americana col umns. These were “agin” many famil iar American institutions but his pri mary targets were our great fraternal and service organizations—Kiwanis, Ro- tray, Elks, American Legion, etc. To Mencken They were nonsensical, their activities were ridiculous, and their members were boobs. Nor was Mencken the only one to scoff at members of fraternial and ser vice bodies. George Bernard Shaw lam pooned them, and Sinclair Lewis’ book Babbitt made his main character a syno nym for a not-quite-bright joiner. T(| the “intelligentsia” of tlie Pro hibition Era, the writings of Lewis and Mencken were gospel, and many a col lege student of that time looked with distaste at Elks pins and Rotary but- tbns, and spoke sneeringly of those who took piide in wearing them. Unfortunately this feeling persists because some college professors have not taught up with the times. Twirling their Phi Beta Kappa keys, these pun dits scoff at the shortcomings of “join ers” and prescribe Lewis and Mencken as required reading as though their criticisms were still valid. The f^ct is that the Lewis-Mencken observations are outdated on two counts. For one thing, why all the fuss about “joiners” when virtually everyone is a joiner f If a person isn’t a Mason, an Odd Fellow or Lion, he’s a member of the Red Cross, the AFL-CIO, the PTA, the American Association of Uni versity Professors or some other organi zation—maybe several. But there’s something else. In the old days there doubtless Was some non sense in fraternal doings. It was, after all, a different period. But things have changed. Now the emphasis is not on horseplay, but on worthy causes, and there’s no need to remind readers of the vast outpouring of money and time by Shriners, Legionaires and other “join ers” in behalf of widows, orphans, the sick and the needy. Not to mention the magnificent work they do to improve their communities and the nation. THE SECESSION FROM NATO ; In both World Wars I and II, afit efforts in behalf of France were veritable^crusades, reflecting not only our horror of aggression but also our affection and our gratitude for the oldest of our nation’s allied Without French help there might well have been no successful end to the Ameriflcin decision So it is that President de Gaullfc’s decision to have France withdraw from tije North At lantic Treaty Organization and to direct NATO forces from France is arranged and headquarters and bases from French soil not only surprises us, but hurts us deeply. President de Gaulle is an anient national ist, a complex personality, a ^nan of mys tery. On the surface, it would appear that in his disenchantment with NATO he is ob sessed with the idea of breaking up the whole alliance. Certain it is that NATO’s operations will be severely crippled if France persists in her withdrawal' . . . and especially if she should forbj'd fyVTO flights over her territory. THE PIGRIMAGE TO MOSCOW ' While de Gaulle’s government and the 14 other powers belonging to 1 NATO are busy jockeying for position as the withdrawal of NATO forces from france' is arranged and accomplished, President de Gaulle himself will go to Russia. What he expects to ac complish there is not yet clear. Of course, France ahd Russia do have two things in common: (1) A mutual mistrust of German power, and (2 )a mutual interest in promoting Franco-Russian trade. Some ob servers claim that the de Gaulle visit to Mos cow is in the nature of a pilgrimage, but many others find it hard to picture the French leader as a pilgrim seeking advice, or solace, or help; Fdr all his isolationism, de Gaulle is not stupid. He knows very well that, in the larger senie and for the longer term, there, can be no broad Franco-Russian accord, i But de Gaulld is a realist, too, and he will be probing for the chinks in the Rus sian armor and for whatever opportunities there may be to strike a short-term bargain that will at least have good propaganda value. CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1966 (Htje (Hltntmt (ttlpnmirlp 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 jtfb not of a defamatory nature. Anony mous communicalons will not be notieetf. TMf or opinions of its correspondents. patffer is not responsible for the views Member: South Carolina Press AssdClatAM, National Advertising Bejfesehtative: AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia iai Editorial Association — 1 ROOM. NASMflUl TUWISJK THE. WORLD'S MOST WIDELY USED DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Read Matthew 13:53-58 The King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I sav unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (Matthew 25:40) ' The people in Jesus’ home town doubted Him, and the leaders of the times condemned Him and finally had Him crucified. In spite of all this He said from the cross, “Fath er forgive them; for they know not what they do.” How do we respond in our relationship with our ffellow- men? Do we as Christians follow in the footsteps of the Master; or do we find jealousy, and greed so strong that we cannot forgive and love the sinner? Without faith in the example of Jesus, we fail to overcome evil with good. « Those who obey God overcome hate and nourish love for the lowly, the unlovely, and the lost. The Lord says, “Inas much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Stories Behind Words By William S. Penficid Fabian Quintus Fabius Maximus was the Roman most responsible for saving Rome from Hannibal and his Carthagians. Fabius was appointed dictator of Home in 217 B. C. and commanded the forces that oppos ed the Carthagians. ’ Hannibal was a brilliant but impetuous gen eral. Fabius realized this and adopted a strat egy of avoiding a direct engagement. Occasion ally, there was a skirmish, but generally,.Fabius kept his army on the march, out of reach of the Carthagians. Eventually his delaying tactics won* down the enemy. From the strategy of Fabius, any cautious policy is described as “fabian.” Kwli*3 rtfi WHAT PRICE GLORY? - By and large, Americans view de Gaulle’s upcoming withdrawal from NATO as stem ming from the man s stubbornness. Here in the States, the popular portrayal of de CfaOUe ti of a leader preoccupied by his own impdKaiice and by the grandeur of France. The glory! Of his nation’s past is said to be fever present for him. His amlrtion to re store tfliit glory ought not to be scorned. Would ~ Chat America had more patriots of such caliber! ' No matter how you view it, do Gaulle’s decision to- get out of NATO and to force the military arm of NATO out of France is a failure for U. S. diplomatic policy. It marks the beginning of a split in the Western alliance that makes the Communist world rejoice and that ought to make us uneasy. AMktttCA’S OPPORTUNITY Ifte post-war establishment of NATO was a significant diplomatic aeh'cvcment. It #as the right move at the right time. Also, it Was eminently right that the young NA'1’0 shoilld be dominated by the powerful U. S., rflhce most of its other members had been sorely ravaged by the war. But the years have passed, and Western Europe—aided in great measure by the security and the - op portunity provided by NATO itself—has grown strong in manpower and in resources. De Gaulle should not be criticized for hav ing perceived the shortcomings and the ine quities of NATO in today’s awakened and more sophisticated Western Europe. One day we may be glad he has now ruffled our feathers, for be has presented America with a challenge and an opportunity. NATO •!:/' /! >; Farmers Grow Sweet Potatoes Laurens County farmers are trying a now crop for cash income. Last year, for the first time, several farm ers tried sweet potatoes for a cash crop. The farmers did so well that acreage was increased this year. Shown above is Willie Eichelberger of Trinity Ridge trying a new spray compound over his potatoes to control grass. Willie set out 9,000 plants and hopes to market them locally. — (Co. Ext. Office PhotoR Your £/MADWk\ nftjpaTm Program Today, Friday and Saturday They live and love from splnoiiUo crackup! needs a new thrust, a new dimension, a more realistic power stricture. What a chance this [crisis provides for President Johnson who is well versed in the arts of persuasion and of compromise! ^ rWuAVALON <>»mFl!NiCELLO o lIVILLS Story Starts In Spartanhtteg, S. C. Shows: 3, 5, 7 and 9 — Saturday: Starts 1 P. M. Monday and Tuesday, June 13-14 ' Up Vi H TROPtC-4 y y) j I 'YvwsV.e Iff ' Marlene Among, .^1 Kauwe Shows 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 P. M. PRAYER Our Father, we ask Thy forgiveness for the times we have failed to obey Thy commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. Increase our faith that we may serve Thee better. We ask it in Jesus’ holy name. Amen. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adami visited in Georgia during last week-end with Mr, Adanria’ relatives. Arthur B. Crisp of Elber- ton, Ga., spent Sunday atfer- noon with his sister, Miss Zelle Crisp. Miss Irene Workman of At lanta, Ga., is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. H. W. Bryson, and Mr. Bryson this week. Mrs. Roily Bannister spent Friday in Greenville with Mrs. James Clary and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Oli- phant, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kir by .of Gaffney, were dinner guests of Mr. and , Mrs. Lu cius Burns Sunday. Mrs. Effie W. Fuller and Col. C. M. Fuller, Jr., of Co lumbia, were here for the wedding of her niece, Miss Julia Watts, on Sunday. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bannister Sunday were Mrs. Bannister’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Mc- Clair of LaFrance. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Through obedience to Christ, we find a way to right re lationship with God and man. Glenn L. Kaminsky (Michigan) i—m i >nrinrrr~TT~~tri"Tii igyrriTftnfcRi Starting Wed„'June 15 Paradise Hawaiian Style C°J66 of a Kind A CHECKING ACCOUNT to help you spend money cautiously. A SAVINGS ACCOUNT to help you save money systematically. Get the benefit of both at M. S. Bailey & Son, Bankers Established 1886 Member FDIC , Clinton, S. C. 'V/zYc Interest Paid On One Year Savings Certificates' ELECT Hubert W. Gray don STATE SENATOR Program for Progress Hubert W. Graydon, the man with integrity and courage to la bor untiringly for all of our peo ple with favoritism to none, sub mits the following long - needed program of progress for Laurens County: 6. A homestead tax exemption law; ... 7. Abolishment of the floor tax for merchants; 8. More protection for policemen and firemen who are injured on duty; 1. Efficient county government; 2. A Long Range Progress and Development Commission; 9. A change in the age require ment for hunting and fishing licenses from 12 to 18; 3. A tax equalization program; 4. A county-wide water system, with volunteer rural fire de partments; 5. An expanded driver education program and improved liability insurance laws; 10. Restock and promote the growth of Wild Life through out the county; 11. Better education on ail levels, including a technical education program; ,. 1 12. A County- wide Civil Defense Program, with a fully trained and equipped Rescue Unit. m Your Vote and Support Greatly Appreciated!